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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,989.77, 33,111.81 and 16,345.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,989.77, 33,111.81 and 16,345.68 is: 22,561.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,989.77 : 33,111.81 = 16,345.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,989.77/33,111.81 = 16,345.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,989.77x = 33,111.81 × 16,345.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,989.77x = 541,235,050.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,235,050.48/23,989.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,561.08

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