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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,869.62, 32,955.26 and 16,328.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,869.62, 32,955.26 and 16,328.52 is: 22,543.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,869.62 : 32,955.26 = 16,328.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,869.62/32,955.26 = 16,328.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,869.62x = 32,955.26 × 16,328.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,869.62x = 538,110,540.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,110,540.37/23,869.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,543.74

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