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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,999.88, 33,120.98 and 16,045.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,999.88, 33,120.98 and 16,045.32 is: 22,143.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,999.88 : 33,120.98 = 16,045.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,999.88/33,120.98 = 16,045.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,999.88x = 33,120.98 × 16,045.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,999.88x = 531,436,722.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,436,722.81/23,999.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,143.31

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