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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,220.55, 41,704.83 and 16,793.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,220.55, 41,704.83 and 16,793.04 is: 23,174.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,220.55 : 41,704.83 = 16,793.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,220.55/41,704.83 = 16,793.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,220.55x = 41,704.83 × 16,793.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,220.55x = 700,350,878.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,350,878.38/30,220.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,174.66

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