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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,223.67, 41,708.43 and 16,794.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,223.67, 41,708.43 and 16,794.68 is: 23,176.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,223.67 : 41,708.43 = 16,794.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,223.67/41,708.43 = 16,794.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,223.67x = 41,708.43 × 16,794.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,223.67x = 700,479,735.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,479,735.15/30,223.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,176.53

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