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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,222.56, 41,708.23 and 16,795.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,222.56, 41,708.23 and 16,795.14 is: 23,177.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,222.56 : 41,708.23 = 16,795.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,222.56/41,708.23 = 16,795.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,222.56x = 41,708.23 × 16,795.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,222.56x = 700,495,562.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,495,562.00/30,222.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,177.90

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