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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,992.64, 33,115.78 and 16,348.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,992.64, 33,115.78 and 16,348.56 is: 22,565.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,992.64 : 33,115.78 = 16,348.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,992.64/33,115.78 = 16,348.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,992.64x = 33,115.78 × 16,348.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,992.64x = 541,395,316.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,395,316.28/23,992.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,565.06

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