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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,651.48, 32,621.88 and 16,084.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,651.48, 32,621.88 and 16,084.36 is: 22,184.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,651.48 : 32,621.88 = 16,084.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,651.48/32,621.88 = 16,084.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,651.48x = 32,621.88 × 16,084.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,651.48x = 524,701,898.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,701,898.69/23,651.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,184.74

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