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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,977.08, 35,984.43 and 16,633.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,977.08, 35,984.43 and 16,633.17 is: 24,962.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,977.08 : 35,984.43 = 16,633.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,977.08/35,984.43 = 16,633.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,977.08x = 35,984.43 × 16,633.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,977.08x = 598,535,141.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,535,141.54/23,977.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,962.80

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