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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,203.70, 34,805.55 and 16,691.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,203.70, 34,805.55 and 16,691.30 is: 25,036.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,203.70 : 34,805.55 = 16,691.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,203.70/34,805.55 = 16,691.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,203.70x = 34,805.55 × 16,691.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,203.70x = 580,949,876.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,949,876.72/23,203.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,036.95

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