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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,069.66, 34,478.06 and 16,842.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,069.66, 34,478.06 and 16,842.78 is: 25,171.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,069.66 : 34,478.06 = 16,842.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,069.66/34,478.06 = 16,842.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,069.66x = 34,478.06 × 16,842.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,069.66x = 580,706,295.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,706,295.19/23,069.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,171.87

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