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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,143.92, 41,596.58 and 16,714.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,143.92, 41,596.58 and 16,714.68 is: 23,065.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,143.92 : 41,596.58 = 16,714.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,143.92/41,596.58 = 16,714.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,143.92x = 41,596.58 × 16,714.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,143.92x = 695,273,523.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,273,523.79/30,143.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,065.13

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