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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,063.40, 34,595.10 and 16,475.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,063.40, 34,595.10 and 16,475.40 is: 24,713.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,063.40 : 34,595.10 = 16,475.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,063.40/34,595.10 = 16,475.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,063.40x = 34,595.10 × 16,475.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,063.40x = 569,968,110.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,968,110.54/23,063.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,713.10

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