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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,994.70, 33,104.19 and 16,041.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,994.70, 33,104.19 and 16,041.94 is: 22,132.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,994.70 : 33,104.19 = 16,041.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,994.70/33,104.19 = 16,041.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,994.70x = 33,104.19 × 16,041.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,994.70x = 531,055,429.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,055,429.73/23,994.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,132.20

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