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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,222.72, 41,706.54 and 16,793.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,222.72, 41,706.54 and 16,793.64 is: 23,174.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,222.72 : 41,706.54 = 16,793.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,222.72/41,706.54 = 16,793.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,222.72x = 41,706.54 × 16,793.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,222.72x = 700,404,618.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,404,618.41/30,222.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,174.77

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