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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,650.73, 32,620.85 and 16,083.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,650.73, 32,620.85 and 16,083.61 is: 22,183.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,650.73 : 32,620.85 = 16,083.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,650.73/32,620.85 = 16,083.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,650.73x = 32,620.85 × 16,083.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,650.73x = 524,660,825.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,660,825.96/23,650.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,183.71

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