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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,233.55, 41,720.51 and 16,804.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,233.55, 41,720.51 and 16,804.34 is: 23,189.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,233.55 : 41,720.51 = 16,804.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,233.55/41,720.51 = 16,804.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,233.55x = 41,720.51 × 16,804.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,233.55x = 701,085,781.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,085,781.33/30,233.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,189.00

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