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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,928.96, 33,033.60 and 16,415.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,928.96, 33,033.60 and 16,415.04 is: 22,660.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,928.96 : 33,033.60 = 16,415.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,928.96/33,033.60 = 16,415.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,928.96x = 33,033.60 × 16,415.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,928.96x = 542,247,865.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,247,865.34/23,928.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,660.74

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