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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,867.90, 32,915.72 and 16,222.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,867.90, 32,915.72 and 16,222.62 is: 22,372.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,867.90 : 32,915.72 = 16,222.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,867.90/32,915.72 = 16,222.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,867.90x = 32,915.72 × 16,222.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,867.90x = 533,979,217.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,979,217.59/23,867.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,372.27

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