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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,189.40, 34,784.10 and 16,847.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,189.40, 34,784.10 and 16,847.10 is: 25,270.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,189.40 : 34,784.10 = 16,847.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,189.40/34,784.10 = 16,847.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,189.40x = 34,784.10 × 16,847.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,189.40x = 586,011,211.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,011,211.11/23,189.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,270.65

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