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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,014.89, 41,421.35 and 16,587

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,014.89, 41,421.35 and 16,587 is: 22,890.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,014.89 : 41,421.35 = 16,587 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,014.89/41,421.35 = 16,587/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,014.89x = 41,421.35 × 16,587
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,014.89x = 687,055,973.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,055,973.92/30,014.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,890.51

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