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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,069.96, 34,478.51 and 16,843.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,069.96, 34,478.51 and 16,843.08 is: 25,172.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,069.96 : 34,478.51 = 16,843.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,069.96/34,478.51 = 16,843.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,069.96x = 34,478.51 × 16,843.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,069.96x = 580,724,218.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,724,218.00/23,069.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,172.32

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