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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,197.06, 41,671.15 and 16,767.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,197.06, 41,671.15 and 16,767.97 is: 23,139.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,197.06 : 41,671.15 = 16,767.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,197.06/41,671.15 = 16,767.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,197.06x = 41,671.15 × 16,767.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,197.06x = 698,740,593.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,740,593.07/30,197.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,139.36

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