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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,184.97, 34,723.37 and 16,929.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,184.97, 34,723.37 and 16,929.47 is: 25,354.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,184.97 : 34,723.37 = 16,929.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,184.97/34,723.37 = 16,929.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,184.97x = 34,723.37 × 16,929.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,184.97x = 587,847,992.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,847,992.45/23,184.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,354.70

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