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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,270.10, 34,905.15 and 16,709.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,270.10, 34,905.15 and 16,709.10 is: 25,063.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,270.10 : 34,905.15 = 16,709.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,270.10/34,905.15 = 16,709.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,270.10x = 34,905.15 × 16,709.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,270.10x = 583,233,641.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,233,641.87/23,270.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,063.65

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