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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,682.74, 32,669.25 and 16,501.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,682.74, 32,669.25 and 16,501.28 is: 22,762.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,682.74 : 32,669.25 = 16,501.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,682.74/32,669.25 = 16,501.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,682.74x = 32,669.25 × 16,501.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,682.74x = 539,084,441.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,084,441.64/23,682.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,762.76

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