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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,126.17, 41,573.61 and 16,697.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,126.17, 41,573.61 and 16,697.37 is: 23,042.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,126.17 : 41,573.61 = 16,697.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,126.17/41,573.61 = 16,697.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,126.17x = 41,573.61 × 16,697.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,126.17x = 694,169,948.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,169,948.41/30,126.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,042.09

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