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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,213.87, 41,690.52 and 16,783.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,213.87, 41,690.52 and 16,783.89 is: 23,159.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,213.87 : 41,690.52 = 16,783.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,213.87/41,690.52 = 16,783.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,213.87x = 41,690.52 × 16,783.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,213.87x = 699,729,101.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,729,101.72/30,213.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,159.20

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