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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,994.40, 33,126.24 and 16,049.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,994.40, 33,126.24 and 16,049.92 is: 22,158.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,994.40 : 33,126.24 = 16,049.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,994.40/33,126.24 = 16,049.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,994.40x = 33,126.24 × 16,049.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,994.40x = 531,673,501.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,673,501.90/23,994.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,158.23

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