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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,663.16, 32,657.30 and 16,503.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,663.16, 32,657.30 and 16,503.47 is: 22,776.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,663.16 : 32,657.30 = 16,503.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,663.16/32,657.30 = 16,503.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,663.16x = 32,657.30 × 16,503.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,663.16x = 538,958,525.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,958,525.03/23,663.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,776.27

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