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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,271.85, 34,907.78 and 16,710.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,271.85, 34,907.78 and 16,710.85 is: 25,066.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,271.85 : 34,907.78 = 16,710.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,271.85/34,907.78 = 16,710.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,271.85x = 34,907.78 × 16,710.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,271.85x = 583,338,591.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,338,591.86/23,271.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,066.28

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