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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,223.58, 41,708.52 and 16,611.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,223.58, 41,708.52 and 16,611.53 is: 22,923.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,223.58 : 41,708.52 = 16,611.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,223.58/41,708.52 = 16,611.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,223.58x = 41,708.52 × 16,611.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,223.58x = 692,842,122.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,842,122.69/30,223.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,923.90

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