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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,584, 33,843.20 and 16,023

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,584, 33,843.20 and 16,023 is: 24,011.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,584 : 33,843.20 = 16,023 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,584/33,843.20 = 16,023/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,584x = 33,843.20 × 16,023
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,584x = 542,269,593.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,269,593.60/22,584
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,011.23

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