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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,708.54, 32,690.04 and 16,159.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,708.54, 32,690.04 and 16,159.34 is: 22,280.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,708.54 : 32,690.04 = 16,159.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,708.54/32,690.04 = 16,159.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,708.54x = 32,690.04 × 16,159.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,708.54x = 528,249,470.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,249,470.97/23,708.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,280.98

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