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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,171.04, 34,717.52 and 16,563.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,171.04, 34,717.52 and 16,563.68 is: 24,817.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,171.04 : 34,717.52 = 16,563.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,171.04/34,717.52 = 16,563.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,171.04x = 34,717.52 × 16,563.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,171.04x = 575,049,891.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,049,891.67/23,171.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,817.61

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