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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,961.93, 33,058.04 and 16,009.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,961.93, 33,058.04 and 16,009.35 is: 22,086.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,961.93 : 33,058.04 = 16,009.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,961.93/33,058.04 = 16,009.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,961.93x = 33,058.04 × 16,009.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,961.93x = 529,237,652.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,237,652.63/23,961.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,086.60

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