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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,849.04, 32,917.72 and 16,298.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,849.04, 32,917.72 and 16,298.44 is: 22,495.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,849.04 : 32,917.72 = 16,298.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,849.04/32,917.72 = 16,298.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,849.04x = 32,917.72 × 16,298.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,849.04x = 536,507,484.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,507,484.36/23,849.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,495.98

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