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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,990.55, 33,112.89 and 16,346.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,990.55, 33,112.89 and 16,346.46 is: 22,562.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,990.55 : 33,112.89 = 16,346.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,990.55/33,112.89 = 16,346.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,990.55x = 33,112.89 × 16,346.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,990.55x = 541,278,531.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,278,531.87/23,990.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,562.16

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