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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,760.63, 32,784.10 and 16,222.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,760.63, 32,784.10 and 16,222.66 is: 22,383.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,760.63 : 32,784.10 = 16,222.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,760.63/32,784.10 = 16,222.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,760.63x = 32,784.10 × 16,222.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,760.63x = 531,845,185.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,845,185.19/23,760.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,383.46

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