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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,757.76, 32,729.96 and 16,574.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,757.76, 32,729.96 and 16,574.56 is: 22,834.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,757.76 : 32,729.96 = 16,574.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,757.76/32,729.96 = 16,574.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,757.76x = 32,729.96 × 16,574.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,757.76x = 542,484,685.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,484,685.82/23,757.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,834.00

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