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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,871.78, 32,916.51 and 16,319.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,871.78, 32,916.51 and 16,319.34 is: 22,502.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,871.78 : 32,916.51 = 16,319.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,871.78/32,916.51 = 16,319.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,871.78x = 32,916.51 × 16,319.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,871.78x = 537,175,718.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,175,718.30/23,871.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,502.54

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