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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,256.60, 34,884.90 and 16,695.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,256.60, 34,884.90 and 16,695.60 is: 25,043.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,256.60 : 34,884.90 = 16,695.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,256.60/34,884.90 = 16,695.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,256.60x = 34,884.90 × 16,695.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,256.60x = 582,424,336.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,424,336.44/23,256.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,043.40

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