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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,271.60, 34,907.40 and 16,710.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,271.60, 34,907.40 and 16,710.60 is: 25,065.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,271.60 : 34,907.40 = 16,710.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,271.60/34,907.40 = 16,710.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,271.60x = 34,907.40 × 16,710.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,271.60x = 583,323,598.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,323,598.44/23,271.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,065.90

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