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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,012.16, 41,415.68 and 16,583.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,012.16, 41,415.68 and 16,583.14 is: 22,884.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,012.16 : 41,415.68 = 16,583.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,012.16/41,415.68 = 16,583.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,012.16x = 41,415.68 × 16,583.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,012.16x = 686,802,019.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,802,019.64/30,012.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,884.12

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