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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,056.65, 34,514.19 and 16,815.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,056.65, 34,514.19 and 16,815.20 is: 25,171.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,056.65 : 34,514.19 = 16,815.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,056.65/34,514.19 = 16,815.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,056.65x = 34,514.19 × 16,815.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,056.65x = 580,362,835.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,362,835.12/23,056.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,171.17

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