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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,207.58, 34,779.92 and 16,938.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,207.58, 34,779.92 and 16,938.18 is: 25,384.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,207.58 : 34,779.92 = 16,938.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,207.58/34,779.92 = 16,938.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,207.58x = 34,779.92 × 16,938.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,207.58x = 589,108,460.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,108,460.65/23,207.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,384.31

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