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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,928.84, 33,029.25 and 16,372.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,928.84, 33,029.25 and 16,372.32 is: 22,598.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,928.84 : 33,029.25 = 16,372.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,928.84/33,029.25 = 16,372.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,928.84x = 33,029.25 × 16,372.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,928.84x = 540,765,450.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,765,450.36/23,928.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,598.90

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