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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,762.63, 32,786.86 and 16,224.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,762.63, 32,786.86 and 16,224.66 is: 22,386.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,762.63 : 32,786.86 = 16,224.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,762.63/32,786.86 = 16,224.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,762.63x = 32,786.86 × 16,224.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,762.63x = 531,955,655.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,955,655.97/23,762.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,386.23

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