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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,695.79, 32,705.33 and 16,160.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,695.79, 32,705.33 and 16,160.09 is: 22,304.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,695.79 : 32,705.33 = 16,160.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,695.79/32,705.33 = 16,160.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,695.79x = 32,705.33 × 16,160.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,695.79x = 528,520,831.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,520,831.95/23,695.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,304.42

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