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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,970.84, 33,053.78 and 16,319.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,970.84, 33,053.78 and 16,319.07 is: 22,502.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,970.84 : 33,053.78 = 16,319.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,970.84/33,053.78 = 16,319.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,970.84x = 33,053.78 × 16,319.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,970.84x = 539,406,867.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,406,867.99/23,970.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,502.63

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