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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,655.66, 32,627.25 and 16,099.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,655.66, 32,627.25 and 16,099.62 is: 22,205.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,655.66 : 32,627.25 = 16,099.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,655.66/32,627.25 = 16,099.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,655.66x = 32,627.25 × 16,099.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,655.66x = 525,286,326.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,286,326.65/23,655.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,205.52

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