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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,975.87, 33,074.55 and 16,029.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,975.87, 33,074.55 and 16,029.77 is: 22,112.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,975.87 : 33,074.55 = 16,029.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,975.87/33,074.55 = 16,029.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,975.87x = 33,074.55 × 16,029.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,975.87x = 530,177,263.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,177,263.98/23,975.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,112.96

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