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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,233.70, 34,850.55 and 16,721.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,233.70, 34,850.55 and 16,721.30 is: 25,081.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,233.70 : 34,850.55 = 16,721.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,233.70/34,850.55 = 16,721.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,233.70x = 34,850.55 × 16,721.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,233.70x = 582,746,501.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,746,501.72/23,233.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,081.95

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