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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,023.73, 41,431.23 and 16,594.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,023.73, 41,431.23 and 16,594.61 is: 22,899.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,023.73 : 41,431.23 = 16,594.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,023.73/41,431.23 = 16,594.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,023.73x = 41,431.23 × 16,594.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,023.73x = 687,534,896.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,534,896.51/30,023.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,899.72

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