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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,152.79, 34,697.97 and 16,883.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,152.79, 34,697.97 and 16,883.44 is: 25,302.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,152.79 : 34,697.97 = 16,883.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,152.79/34,697.97 = 16,883.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,152.79x = 34,697.97 × 16,883.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,152.79x = 585,821,094.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,821,094.62/23,152.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,302.40

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