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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,208.68, 34,754.64 and 16,631.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,208.68, 34,754.64 and 16,631.48 is: 24,905.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,208.68 : 34,754.64 = 16,631.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,208.68/34,754.64 = 16,631.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,208.68x = 34,754.64 × 16,631.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,208.68x = 578,021,100.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,021,100.07/23,208.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,905.38

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