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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,021.57, 41,429.36 and 16,593.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,021.57, 41,429.36 and 16,593.06 is: 22,898.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,021.57 : 41,429.36 = 16,593.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,021.57/41,429.36 = 16,593.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,021.57x = 41,429.36 × 16,593.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,021.57x = 687,439,820.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,439,820.04/30,021.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,898.20

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