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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,143.72, 41,597.57 and 16,714.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,143.72, 41,597.57 and 16,714.94 is: 23,066.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,143.72 : 41,597.57 = 16,714.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,143.72/41,597.57 = 16,714.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,143.72x = 41,597.57 × 16,714.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,143.72x = 695,300,720.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,300,720.50/30,143.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,066.19

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