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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,309.20, 34,963.80 and 16,796.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,309.20, 34,963.80 and 16,796.80 is: 25,195.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,309.20 : 34,963.80 = 16,796.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,309.20/34,963.80 = 16,796.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,309.20x = 34,963.80 × 16,796.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,309.20x = 587,279,955.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,279,955.84/23,309.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,195.20

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