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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,284.53, 34,912.19 and 16,961.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,284.53, 34,912.19 and 16,961.67 is: 25,431.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,284.53 : 34,912.19 = 16,961.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,284.53/34,912.19 = 16,961.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,284.53x = 34,912.19 × 16,961.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,284.53x = 592,168,960.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,168,960.95/23,284.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,431.86

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