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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,755.89, 32,810.09 and 16,189.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,755.89, 32,810.09 and 16,189.28 is: 22,359.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,755.89 : 32,810.09 = 16,189.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,755.89/32,810.09 = 16,189.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,755.89x = 32,810.09 × 16,189.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,755.89x = 531,171,488.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,171,488.84/23,755.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,359.57

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