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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,306.70, 34,960.05 and 16,794.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,306.70, 34,960.05 and 16,794.30 is: 25,191.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,306.70 : 34,960.05 = 16,794.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,306.70/34,960.05 = 16,794.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,306.70x = 34,960.05 × 16,794.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,306.70x = 587,129,567.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,129,567.72/23,306.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,191.45

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