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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,625.70, 32,615.13 and 16,111.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,625.70, 32,615.13 and 16,111.06 is: 22,241.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,625.70 : 32,615.13 = 16,111.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,625.70/32,615.13 = 16,111.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,625.70x = 32,615.13 × 16,111.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,625.70x = 525,464,316.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,464,316.34/23,625.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,241.22

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