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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,979.60, 33,081.48 and 16,514.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,979.60, 33,081.48 and 16,514.64 is: 22,783.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,979.60 : 33,081.48 = 16,514.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,979.60/33,081.48 = 16,514.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,979.60x = 33,081.48 × 16,514.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,979.60x = 546,328,732.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,328,732.87/23,979.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,783.06

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