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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,952.41, 33,013.81 and 16,385.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,952.41, 33,013.81 and 16,385.69 is: 22,584.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,952.41 : 33,013.81 = 16,385.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,952.41/33,013.81 = 16,385.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,952.41x = 33,013.81 × 16,385.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,952.41x = 540,954,159.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,954,159.40/23,952.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,584.54

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