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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,284.28, 34,911.81 and 16,961.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,284.28, 34,911.81 and 16,961.42 is: 25,431.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,284.28 : 34,911.81 = 16,961.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,284.28/34,911.81 = 16,961.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,284.28x = 34,911.81 × 16,961.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,284.28x = 592,153,872.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,153,872.37/23,284.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,431.49

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