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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,187.96, 34,727.85 and 16,932.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,187.96, 34,727.85 and 16,932.48 is: 25,359.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,187.96 : 34,727.85 = 16,932.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,187.96/34,727.85 = 16,932.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,187.96x = 34,727.85 × 16,932.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,187.96x = 588,028,625.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,028,625.57/23,187.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,359.22

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