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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,083.91, 41,514.45 and 16,654.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,083.91, 41,514.45 and 16,654.23 is: 22,982.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,083.91 : 41,514.45 = 16,654.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,083.91/41,514.45 = 16,654.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,083.91x = 41,514.45 × 16,654.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,083.91x = 691,391,198.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,391,198.62/30,083.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,982.09

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