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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,231.43, 41,717.53 and 16,802.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,231.43, 41,717.53 and 16,802.24 is: 23,186.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,231.43 : 41,717.53 = 16,802.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,231.43/41,717.53 = 16,802.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,231.43x = 41,717.53 × 16,802.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,231.43x = 700,947,763.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,947,763.68/30,231.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,186.06

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