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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,871.62, 32,958.02 and 16,330.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,871.62, 32,958.02 and 16,330.52 is: 22,546.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,871.62 : 32,958.02 = 16,330.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,871.62/32,958.02 = 16,330.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,871.62x = 32,958.02 × 16,330.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,871.62x = 538,221,604.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,221,604.77/23,871.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,546.51

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