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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,971.59, 33,054.80 and 16,319.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,971.59, 33,054.80 and 16,319.84 is: 22,503.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,971.59 : 33,054.80 = 16,319.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,971.59/33,054.80 = 16,319.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,971.59x = 33,054.80 × 16,319.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,971.59x = 539,448,800.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,448,800.36/23,971.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,503.67

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