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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,187.96, 34,804.62 and 16,625.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,187.96, 34,804.62 and 16,625.88 is: 24,955.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,187.96 : 34,804.62 = 16,625.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,187.96/34,804.62 = 16,625.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,187.96x = 34,804.62 × 16,625.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,187.96x = 578,657,435.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,657,435.57/23,187.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,955.08

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