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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,736.26, 32,782.96 and 16,169.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,736.26, 32,782.96 and 16,169.48 is: 22,332.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,736.26 : 32,782.96 = 16,169.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,736.26/32,782.96 = 16,169.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,736.26x = 32,782.96 × 16,169.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,736.26x = 530,083,416.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,083,416.06/23,736.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,332.22

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