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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,147, 41,602.92 and 16,899

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,147, 41,602.92 and 16,899 is: 23,320.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,147 : 41,602.92 = 16,899 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,147/41,602.92 = 16,899/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,147x = 41,602.92 × 16,899
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,147x = 703,047,745.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,047,745.08/30,147
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,320.65

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