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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,995.40, 33,127.62 and 16,050.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,995.40, 33,127.62 and 16,050.92 is: 22,159.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,995.40 : 33,127.62 = 16,050.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,995.40/33,127.62 = 16,050.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,995.40x = 33,127.62 × 16,050.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,995.40x = 531,728,778.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,728,778.41/23,995.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,159.61

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