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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,323.80, 25,985.70 and 16,230.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,323.80, 25,985.70 and 16,230.30 is: 24,345.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,323.80 : 25,985.70 = 16,230.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,323.80/25,985.70 = 16,230.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,323.80x = 25,985.70 × 16,230.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,323.80x = 421,755,706.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,755,706.71/17,323.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,345.45

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