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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,203.62, 34,751.25 and 16,948.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,203.62, 34,751.25 and 16,948.17 is: 25,382.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,203.62 : 34,751.25 = 16,948.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,203.62/34,751.25 = 16,948.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,203.62x = 34,751.25 × 16,948.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,203.62x = 588,970,092.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,970,092.71/23,203.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,382.68

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