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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,152.93, 41,609.34 and 16,723.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,152.93, 41,609.34 and 16,723.22 is: 23,077.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,152.93 : 41,609.34 = 16,723.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,152.93/41,609.34 = 16,723.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,152.93x = 41,609.34 × 16,723.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,152.93x = 695,841,938.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,841,938.83/30,152.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,077.10

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