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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,604.30, 23,071.17 and 16,430.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,604.30, 23,071.17 and 16,430.96 is: 22,830.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,604.30 : 23,071.17 = 16,430.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,604.30/23,071.17 = 16,430.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,604.30x = 23,071.17 × 16,430.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,604.30x = 379,081,356.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,081,356.07/16,604.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,830.32

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