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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,215.54, 41,697.51 and 16,787.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,215.54, 41,697.51 and 16,787.63 is: 23,166.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,215.54 : 41,697.51 = 16,787.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,215.54/41,697.51 = 16,787.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,215.54x = 41,697.51 × 16,787.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,215.54x = 700,002,369.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,002,369.80/30,215.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,166.97

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