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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,616.71, 23,030.06 and 16,305.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,616.71, 23,030.06 and 16,305.67 is: 22,598.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,616.71 : 23,030.06 = 16,305.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,616.71/23,030.06 = 16,305.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,616.71x = 23,030.06 × 16,305.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,616.71x = 375,520,558.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,520,558.44/16,616.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,598.97

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