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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,994.20, 33,103.50 and 16,041.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,994.20, 33,103.50 and 16,041.44 is: 22,131.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,994.20 : 33,103.50 = 16,041.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,994.20/33,103.50 = 16,041.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,994.20x = 33,103.50 × 16,041.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,994.20x = 531,027,809.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,027,809.04/23,994.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,131.51

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