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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,435.94, 32,307.96 and 16,709.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,435.94, 32,307.96 and 16,709.91 is: 23,035.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,435.94 : 32,307.96 = 16,709.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,435.94/32,307.96 = 16,709.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,435.94x = 32,307.96 × 16,709.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,435.94x = 539,863,103.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,863,103.88/23,435.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,035.69

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