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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,083.91, 41,514.21 and 16,469.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,083.91, 41,514.21 and 16,469.34 is: 22,726.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,083.91 : 41,514.21 = 16,469.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,083.91/41,514.21 = 16,469.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,083.91x = 41,514.21 × 16,469.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,083.91x = 683,711,535.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,711,535.54/30,083.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,726.82

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