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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,170.48, 34,755.66 and 16,275.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,170.48, 34,755.66 and 16,275.76 is: 24,413.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,170.48 : 34,755.66 = 16,275.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,170.48/34,755.66 = 16,275.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,170.48x = 34,755.66 × 16,275.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,170.48x = 565,674,780.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,674,780.80/23,170.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,413.60

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