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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,623.61, 32,594.03 and 16,445.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,623.61, 32,594.03 and 16,445.45 is: 22,690.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,623.61 : 32,594.03 = 16,445.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,623.61/32,594.03 = 16,445.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,623.61x = 32,594.03 × 16,445.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,623.61x = 536,023,490.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,023,490.66/23,623.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,690.16

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