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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,318.40, 34,977.60 and 16,730.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,318.40, 34,977.60 and 16,730.40 is: 25,095.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,318.40 : 34,977.60 = 16,730.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,318.40/34,977.60 = 16,730.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,318.40x = 34,977.60 × 16,730.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,318.40x = 585,189,239.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,189,239.04/23,318.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,095.60

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