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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,870.54, 32,942.28 and 16,332.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,870.54, 32,942.28 and 16,332.68 is: 22,539.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,870.54 : 32,942.28 = 16,332.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,870.54/32,942.28 = 16,332.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,870.54x = 32,942.28 × 16,332.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,870.54x = 538,035,717.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,035,717.71/23,870.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,539.74

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