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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,700.29, 32,711.51 and 16,164.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,700.29, 32,711.51 and 16,164.61 is: 22,310.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,700.29 : 32,711.51 = 16,164.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,700.29/32,711.51 = 16,164.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,700.29x = 32,711.51 × 16,164.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,700.29x = 528,768,760.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,768,760.29/23,700.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,310.65

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