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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,184.63, 34,765.25 and 16,517.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,184.63, 34,765.25 and 16,517.32 is: 24,767.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,184.63 : 34,765.25 = 16,517.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,184.63/34,765.25 = 16,517.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,184.63x = 34,765.25 × 16,517.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,184.63x = 574,228,502.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,228,502.72/23,184.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,767.64

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