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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,674.03, 32,660.23 and 16,605.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,674.03, 32,660.23 and 16,605.07 is: 22,908.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,674.03 : 32,660.23 = 16,605.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,674.03/32,660.23 = 16,605.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,674.03x = 32,660.23 × 16,605.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,674.03x = 542,325,405.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,325,405.37/23,674.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,908.03

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