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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,123.59, 41,570.88 and 16,695.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,123.59, 41,570.88 and 16,695.11 is: 23,039.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,123.59 : 41,570.88 = 16,695.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,123.59/41,570.88 = 16,695.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,123.59x = 41,570.88 × 16,695.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,123.59x = 694,030,206.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,030,206.54/30,123.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,039.43

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