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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,337.15, 34,977.45 and 16,749.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,337.15, 34,977.45 and 16,749.72 is: 25,104.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,337.15 : 34,977.45 = 16,749.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,337.15/34,977.45 = 16,749.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,337.15x = 34,977.45 × 16,749.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,337.15x = 585,862,556.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,862,556.63/23,337.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,104.29

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