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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,989.65, 33,074.81 and 16,422.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,989.65, 33,074.81 and 16,422.93 is: 22,642.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,989.65 : 33,074.81 = 16,422.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,989.65/33,074.81 = 16,422.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,989.65x = 33,074.81 × 16,422.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,989.65x = 543,185,207.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,185,207.28/23,989.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,642.48

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