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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,698.80, 32,709.48 and 16,163.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,698.80, 32,709.48 and 16,163.10 is: 22,308.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,698.80 : 32,709.48 = 16,163.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,698.80/32,709.48 = 16,163.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,698.80x = 32,709.48 × 16,163.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,698.80x = 528,686,596.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,686,596.19/23,698.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,308.58

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