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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,823.74, 32,695.97 and 16,834.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,823.74, 32,695.97 and 16,834.14 is: 25,220.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,823.74 : 32,695.97 = 16,834.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,823.74/32,695.97 = 16,834.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,823.74x = 32,695.97 × 16,834.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,823.74x = 550,408,452.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,408,452.25/21,823.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,220.63

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