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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,083.94, 41,517.36 and 16,655.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,083.94, 41,517.36 and 16,655.76 is: 22,985.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,083.94 : 41,517.36 = 16,655.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,083.94/41,517.36 = 16,655.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,083.94x = 41,517.36 × 16,655.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,083.94x = 691,503,183.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,503,183.99/30,083.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,985.79

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