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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,228.72, 41,714.82 and 16,799.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,228.72, 41,714.82 and 16,799.64 is: 23,183.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,228.72 : 41,714.82 = 16,799.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,228.72/41,714.82 = 16,799.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,228.72x = 41,714.82 × 16,799.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,228.72x = 700,793,958.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,793,958.66/30,228.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,183.05

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