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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,273.07, 34,878.12 and 16,684.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,273.07, 34,878.12 and 16,684.71 is: 25,004.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,273.07 : 34,878.12 = 16,684.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,273.07/34,878.12 = 16,684.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,273.07x = 34,878.12 × 16,684.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,273.07x = 581,931,143.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,931,143.15/23,273.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,004.49

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