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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,183.54, 41,651.31 and 16,754.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,183.54, 41,651.31 and 16,754.14 is: 23,119.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,183.54 : 41,651.31 = 16,754.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,183.54/41,651.31 = 16,754.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,183.54x = 41,651.31 × 16,754.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,183.54x = 697,831,878.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,831,878.92/30,183.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,119.62

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