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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,707.23, 32,688.67 and 16,158.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,707.23, 32,688.67 and 16,158.12 is: 22,279.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,707.23 : 32,688.67 = 16,158.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,707.23/32,688.67 = 16,158.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,707.23x = 32,688.67 × 16,158.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,707.23x = 528,187,452.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,187,452.50/23,707.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,279.59

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