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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,992.96, 33,098.40 and 16,037.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,992.96, 33,098.40 and 16,037.68 is: 22,124.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,992.96 : 33,098.40 = 16,037.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,992.96/33,098.40 = 16,037.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,992.96x = 33,098.40 × 16,037.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,992.96x = 530,821,547.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,821,547.71/23,992.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,124.05

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