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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,222.77, 41,706.59 and 16,793.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,222.77, 41,706.59 and 16,793.68 is: 23,174.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,222.77 : 41,706.59 = 16,793.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,222.77/41,706.59 = 16,793.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,222.77x = 41,706.59 × 16,793.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,222.77x = 700,407,126.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,407,126.35/30,222.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,174.82

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