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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,168.52, 34,721.48 and 16,899.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,168.52, 34,721.48 and 16,899.12 is: 25,325.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,168.52 : 34,721.48 = 16,899.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,168.52/34,721.48 = 16,899.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,168.52x = 34,721.48 × 16,899.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,168.52x = 586,762,372.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,762,372.60/23,168.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,325.85

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