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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,329.60, 34,917.60 and 16,417.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,329.60, 34,917.60 and 16,417.60 is: 24,572.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,329.60 : 34,917.60 = 16,417.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,329.60/34,917.60 = 16,417.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,329.60x = 34,917.60 × 16,417.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,329.60x = 573,263,189.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,263,189.76/23,329.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,572.35

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