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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,903.87, 35,871.66 and 16,014.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,903.87, 35,871.66 and 16,014.87 is: 24,032.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,903.87 : 35,871.66 = 16,014.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,903.87/35,871.66 = 16,014.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,903.87x = 35,871.66 × 16,014.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,903.87x = 574,479,971.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,479,971.58/23,903.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,032.93

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