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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,233.52, 41,719.86 and 16,803.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,233.52, 41,719.86 and 16,803.72 is: 23,187.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,233.52 : 41,719.86 = 16,803.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,233.52/41,719.86 = 16,803.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,233.52x = 41,719.86 × 16,803.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,233.52x = 701,048,845.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,048,845.88/30,233.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,187.80

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