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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,068.42, 34,602.65 and 16,507.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,068.42, 34,602.65 and 16,507.42 is: 24,761.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,068.42 : 34,602.65 = 16,507.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,068.42/34,602.65 = 16,507.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,068.42x = 34,602.65 × 16,507.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,068.42x = 571,200,476.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,200,476.66/23,068.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,761.14

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