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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,217.44, 41,706.76 and 16,793.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,217.44, 41,706.76 and 16,793.32 is: 23,178.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,217.44 : 41,706.76 = 16,793.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,217.44/41,706.76 = 16,793.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,217.44x = 41,706.76 × 16,793.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,217.44x = 700,394,966.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,394,966.84/30,217.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,178.50

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