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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,954.24, 33,070.56 and 16,009.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,954.24, 33,070.56 and 16,009.92 is: 22,102.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,954.24 : 33,070.56 = 16,009.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,954.24/33,070.56 = 16,009.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,954.24x = 33,070.56 × 16,009.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,954.24x = 529,457,019.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,457,019.96/23,954.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,102.85

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