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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,996.88, 33,113.07 and 16,911

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,996.88, 33,113.07 and 16,911 is: 23,335.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,996.88 : 33,113.07 = 16,911 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,996.88/33,113.07 = 16,911/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,996.88x = 33,113.07 × 16,911
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,996.88x = 559,975,126.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,975,126.77/23,996.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,335.33

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