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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,016.71, 41,423.51 and 16,588.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,016.71, 41,423.51 and 16,588.28 is: 22,892.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,016.71 : 41,423.51 = 16,588.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,016.71/41,423.51 = 16,588.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,016.71x = 41,423.51 × 16,588.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,016.71x = 687,144,492.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,144,492.40/30,016.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,892.07

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