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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,196.53, 41,671.76 and 16,584.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,196.53, 41,671.76 and 16,584.48 is: 22,886.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,196.53 : 41,671.76 = 16,584.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,196.53/41,671.76 = 16,584.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,196.53x = 41,671.76 × 16,584.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,196.53x = 691,104,387.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,104,387.36/30,196.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,886.88

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