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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,317.70, 34,976.55 and 16,805.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,317.70, 34,976.55 and 16,805.30 is: 25,207.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,317.70 : 34,976.55 = 16,805.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,317.70/34,976.55 = 16,805.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,317.70x = 34,976.55 × 16,805.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,317.70x = 587,791,415.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,791,415.72/23,317.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,207.95

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