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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,910.62, 32,968.49 and 16,360.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,910.62, 32,968.49 and 16,360.61 is: 22,558.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,910.62 : 32,968.49 = 16,360.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,910.62/32,968.49 = 16,360.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,910.62x = 32,968.49 × 16,360.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,910.62x = 539,384,360.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,384,360.53/23,910.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,558.36

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