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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,719.04, 32,705.61 and 16,169.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,719.04, 32,705.61 and 16,169.79 is: 22,296.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,719.04 : 32,705.61 = 16,169.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,719.04/32,705.61 = 16,169.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,719.04x = 32,705.61 × 16,169.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,719.04x = 528,842,845.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,842,845.52/23,719.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,296.14

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