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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,969.90, 33,052.49 and 16,318.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,969.90, 33,052.49 and 16,318.13 is: 22,501.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,969.90 : 33,052.49 = 16,318.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,969.90/33,052.49 = 16,318.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,969.90x = 33,052.49 × 16,318.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,969.90x = 539,354,642.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,354,642.98/23,969.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,501.33

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