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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,209.58, 34,782.91 and 16,940.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,209.58, 34,782.91 and 16,940.18 is: 25,387.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,209.58 : 34,782.91 = 16,940.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,209.58/34,782.91 = 16,940.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,209.58x = 34,782.91 × 16,940.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,209.58x = 589,228,756.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,228,756.32/23,209.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,387.31

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