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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,124.62, 41,570.93 and 16,697.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,124.62, 41,570.93 and 16,697.13 is: 23,041.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,124.62 : 41,570.93 = 16,697.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,124.62/41,570.93 = 16,697.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,124.62x = 41,570.93 × 16,697.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,124.62x = 694,115,138.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,115,138.95/30,124.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,041.46

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