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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,198.76, 34,807.86 and 16,676.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,198.76, 34,807.86 and 16,676.64 is: 25,021.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,198.76 : 34,807.86 = 16,676.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,198.76/34,807.86 = 16,676.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,198.76x = 34,807.86 × 16,676.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,198.76x = 580,478,150.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,478,150.39/23,198.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,021.95

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