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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,993.20, 33,102.12 and 16,040.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,993.20, 33,102.12 and 16,040.44 is: 22,130.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,993.20 : 33,102.12 = 16,040.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,993.20/33,102.12 = 16,040.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,993.20x = 33,102.12 × 16,040.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,993.20x = 530,972,569.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,972,569.73/23,993.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,130.13

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