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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,222.66, 41,705.91 and 16,793.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,222.66, 41,705.91 and 16,793.85 is: 23,174.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,222.66 : 41,705.91 = 16,793.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,222.66/41,705.91 = 16,793.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,222.66x = 41,705.91 × 16,793.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,222.66x = 700,402,796.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,402,796.65/30,222.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,174.76

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