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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,151.79, 34,696.47 and 16,882.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,151.79, 34,696.47 and 16,882.44 is: 25,300.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,151.79 : 34,696.47 = 16,882.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,151.79/34,696.47 = 16,882.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,151.79x = 34,696.47 × 16,882.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,151.79x = 585,761,215.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,761,215.19/23,151.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,300.91

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