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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,272.57, 34,877.37 and 16,684.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,272.57, 34,877.37 and 16,684.21 is: 25,003.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,272.57 : 34,877.37 = 16,684.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,272.57/34,877.37 = 16,684.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,272.57x = 34,877.37 × 16,684.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,272.57x = 581,901,190.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,901,190.94/23,272.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,003.74

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