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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,189.96, 34,730.84 and 16,934.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,189.96, 34,730.84 and 16,934.48 is: 25,362.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,189.96 : 34,730.84 = 16,934.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,189.96/34,730.84 = 16,934.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,189.96x = 34,730.84 × 16,934.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,189.96x = 588,148,715.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,148,715.36/23,189.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,362.21

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