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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,011.96, 41,415.90 and 16,583.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,011.96, 41,415.90 and 16,583.11 is: 22,884.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,011.96 : 41,415.90 = 16,583.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,011.96/41,415.90 = 16,583.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,011.96x = 41,415.90 × 16,583.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,011.96x = 686,804,425.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,804,425.45/30,011.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,884.36

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