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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,143.67, 41,598.06 and 16,714.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,143.67, 41,598.06 and 16,714.95 is: 23,066.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,143.67 : 41,598.06 = 16,714.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,143.67/41,598.06 = 16,714.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,143.67x = 41,598.06 × 16,714.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,143.67x = 695,309,493.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,309,493.00/30,143.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,066.52

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