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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,014.96, 41,421.09 and 16,586.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,014.96, 41,421.09 and 16,586.53 is: 22,889.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,014.96 : 41,421.09 = 16,586.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,014.96/41,421.09 = 16,586.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,014.96x = 41,421.09 × 16,586.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,014.96x = 687,031,944.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,031,944.81/30,014.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,889.65

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