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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,215.64, 41,698.32 and 16,787.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,215.64, 41,698.32 and 16,787.46 is: 23,167.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,215.64 : 41,698.32 = 16,787.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,215.64/41,698.32 = 16,787.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,215.64x = 41,698.32 × 16,787.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,215.64x = 700,008,795.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,008,795.13/30,215.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,167.10

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