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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,881.13, 32,960.82 and 16,348.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,881.13, 32,960.82 and 16,348.28 is: 22,563.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,881.13 : 32,960.82 = 16,348.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,881.13/32,960.82 = 16,348.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,881.13x = 32,960.82 × 16,348.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,881.13x = 538,852,796.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,852,796.30/23,881.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,563.96

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