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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,222.09, 41,706.90 and 16,793.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,222.09, 41,706.90 and 16,793.10 is: 23,174.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,222.09 : 41,706.90 = 16,793.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,222.09/41,706.90 = 16,793.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,222.09x = 41,706.90 × 16,793.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,222.09x = 700,388,142.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,388,142.39/30,222.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,174.71

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