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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,014.73, 41,421.15 and 16,586.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,014.73, 41,421.15 and 16,586.83 is: 22,890.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,014.73 : 41,421.15 = 16,586.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,014.73/41,421.15 = 16,586.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,014.73x = 41,421.15 × 16,586.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,014.73x = 687,045,345.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,045,345.59/30,014.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,890.27

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