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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,986.70, 33,062 and 16,026.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,986.70, 33,062 and 16,026.02 is: 22,089.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,986.70 : 33,062 = 16,026.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,986.70/33,062 = 16,026.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,986.70x = 33,062 × 16,026.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,986.70x = 529,852,273.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,852,273.24/23,986.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,089.42

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