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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,825.43, 32,889.96 and 16,283.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,825.43, 32,889.96 and 16,283.97 is: 22,479.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,825.43 : 32,889.96 = 16,283.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,825.43/32,889.96 = 16,283.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,825.43x = 32,889.96 × 16,283.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,825.43x = 535,579,121.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,579,121.94/23,825.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,479.31

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