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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,968.09, 33,049.99 and 16,316.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,968.09, 33,049.99 and 16,316.31 is: 22,498.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,968.09 : 33,049.99 = 16,316.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,968.09/33,049.99 = 16,316.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,968.09x = 33,049.99 × 16,316.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,968.09x = 539,253,882.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,253,882.34/23,968.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,498.83

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