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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,987.80, 33,110.94 and 16,031.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,987.80, 33,110.94 and 16,031.80 is: 22,129.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,987.80 : 33,110.94 = 16,031.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,987.80/33,110.94 = 16,031.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,987.80x = 33,110.94 × 16,031.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,987.80x = 530,827,967.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,827,967.89/23,987.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,129.08

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