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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,865.19, 32,921.49 and 16,205.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,865.19, 32,921.49 and 16,205.77 is: 22,355.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,865.19 : 32,921.49 = 16,205.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,865.19/32,921.49 = 16,205.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,865.19x = 32,921.49 × 16,205.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,865.19x = 533,518,095.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,518,095.00/23,865.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,355.49

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