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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,672.03, 32,657.47 and 16,603.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,672.03, 32,657.47 and 16,603.07 is: 22,905.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,672.03 : 32,657.47 = 16,603.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,672.03/32,657.47 = 16,603.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,672.03x = 32,657.47 × 16,603.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,672.03x = 542,214,260.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,214,260.43/23,672.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,905.27

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