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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,269.20, 34,903.80 and 16,756.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,269.20, 34,903.80 and 16,756.80 is: 25,135.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,269.20 : 34,903.80 = 16,756.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,269.20/34,903.80 = 16,756.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,269.20x = 34,903.80 × 16,756.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,269.20x = 584,875,995.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,875,995.84/23,269.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,135.20

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