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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,213.72, 41,694.66 and 16,785

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,213.72, 41,694.66 and 16,785 is: 23,163.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,213.72 : 41,694.66 = 16,785 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,213.72/41,694.66 = 16,785/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,213.72x = 41,694.66 × 16,785
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,213.72x = 699,844,868.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,844,868.10/30,213.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,163.15

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