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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,182.47, 34,744.55 and 16,621.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,182.47, 34,744.55 and 16,621.47 is: 24,911.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,182.47 : 34,744.55 = 16,621.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,182.47/34,744.55 = 16,621.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,182.47x = 34,744.55 × 16,621.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,182.47x = 577,505,412.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,505,412.38/23,182.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,911.30

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