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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,204.62, 34,752.75 and 16,949.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,204.62, 34,752.75 and 16,949.17 is: 25,384.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,204.62 : 34,752.75 = 16,949.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,204.62/34,752.75 = 16,949.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,204.62x = 34,752.75 × 16,949.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,204.62x = 589,030,267.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,030,267.72/23,204.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,384.18

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