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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,127.13, 41,573.81 and 16,697.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,127.13, 41,573.81 and 16,697.58 is: 23,041.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,127.13 : 41,573.81 = 16,697.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,127.13/41,573.81 = 16,697.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,127.13x = 41,573.81 × 16,697.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,127.13x = 694,181,934.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,181,934.89/30,127.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,041.76

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