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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,009.83, 41,416.77 and 17,263.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,009.83, 41,416.77 and 17,263.56 is: 23,825.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,009.83 : 41,416.77 = 17,263.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,009.83/41,416.77 = 17,263.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,009.83x = 41,416.77 × 17,263.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,009.83x = 715,001,016.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,001,016.84/30,009.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,825.56

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