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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,083.72, 41,515.90 and 16,656.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,083.72, 41,515.90 and 16,656.20 is: 22,985.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,083.72 : 41,515.90 = 16,656.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,083.72/41,515.90 = 16,656.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,083.72x = 41,515.90 × 16,656.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,083.72x = 691,497,133.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,497,133.58/30,083.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,985.76

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