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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,063.87, 34,469.44 and 16,836.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,063.87, 34,469.44 and 16,836.99 is: 25,163.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,063.87 : 34,469.44 = 16,836.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,063.87/34,469.44 = 16,836.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,063.87x = 34,469.44 × 16,836.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,063.87x = 580,361,618.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,361,618.57/23,063.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,163.24

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