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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,774.16, 32,803.36 and 16,120.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,774.16, 32,803.36 and 16,120.12 is: 22,242.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,774.16 : 32,803.36 = 16,120.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,774.16/32,803.36 = 16,120.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,774.16x = 32,803.36 × 16,120.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,774.16x = 528,794,099.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,794,099.60/23,774.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,242.39

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