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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,231.70, 34,847.55 and 16,719.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,231.70, 34,847.55 and 16,719.30 is: 25,078.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,231.70 : 34,847.55 = 16,719.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,231.70/34,847.55 = 16,719.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,231.70x = 34,847.55 × 16,719.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,231.70x = 582,626,642.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,626,642.72/23,231.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,078.95

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