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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,132.57, 41,573.43 and 17,384.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,132.57, 41,573.43 and 17,384.04 is: 23,984.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,132.57 : 41,573.43 = 17,384.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,132.57/41,573.43 = 17,384.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,132.57x = 41,573.43 × 17,384.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,132.57x = 722,714,170.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,714,170.06/30,132.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,984.48

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