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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,663.91, 32,658.33 and 16,504.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,663.91, 32,658.33 and 16,504.22 is: 22,777.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,663.91 : 32,658.33 = 16,504.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,663.91/32,658.33 = 16,504.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,663.91x = 32,658.33 × 16,504.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,663.91x = 539,000,099.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,000,099.86/23,663.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,777.31

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