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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,068.92, 34,603.40 and 16,507.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,068.92, 34,603.40 and 16,507.92 is: 24,761.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,068.92 : 34,603.40 = 16,507.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,068.92/34,603.40 = 16,507.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,068.92x = 34,603.40 × 16,507.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,068.92x = 571,230,158.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,230,158.93/23,068.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,761.89

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