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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,777.62, 23,140.53 and 16,033.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,777.62, 23,140.53 and 16,033.14 is: 22,113.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,777.62 : 23,140.53 = 16,033.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,777.62/23,140.53 = 16,033.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,777.62x = 23,140.53 × 16,033.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,777.62x = 371,015,357.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,015,357.16/16,777.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,113.71

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