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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,313.70, 34,970.55 and 16,801.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,313.70, 34,970.55 and 16,801.30 is: 25,201.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,313.70 : 34,970.55 = 16,801.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,313.70/34,970.55 = 16,801.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,313.70x = 34,970.55 × 16,801.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,313.70x = 587,550,701.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,550,701.72/23,313.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,201.95

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