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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,122.62, 41,569.31 and 16,694.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,122.62, 41,569.31 and 16,694.11 is: 23,037.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,122.62 : 41,569.31 = 16,694.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,122.62/41,569.31 = 16,694.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,122.62x = 41,569.31 × 16,694.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,122.62x = 693,962,633.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,962,633.76/30,122.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,037.92

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