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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,011.68, 41,415.96 and 16,583.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,011.68, 41,415.96 and 16,583.86 is: 22,885.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,011.68 : 41,415.96 = 16,583.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,011.68/41,415.96 = 16,583.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,011.68x = 41,415.96 × 16,583.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,011.68x = 686,836,482.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,836,482.41/30,011.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,885.64

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