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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,823.06, 24,708.33 and 16,875

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,823.06, 24,708.33 and 16,875 is: 23,394.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,823.06 : 24,708.33 = 16,875 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,823.06/24,708.33 = 16,875/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,823.06x = 24,708.33 × 16,875
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,823.06x = 416,953,068.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,953,068.75/17,823.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,394.02

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