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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,966.18, 33,063.90 and 16,013.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,966.18, 33,063.90 and 16,013.60 is: 22,092.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,966.18 : 33,063.90 = 16,013.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,966.18/33,063.90 = 16,013.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,966.18x = 33,063.90 × 16,013.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,966.18x = 529,472,069.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,472,069.04/23,966.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,092.47

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