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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,233.57, 41,722.48 and 16,806.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,233.57, 41,722.48 and 16,806.07 is: 23,192.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,233.57 : 41,722.48 = 16,806.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,233.57/41,722.48 = 16,806.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,233.57x = 41,722.48 × 16,806.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,233.57x = 701,190,919.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,190,919.45/30,233.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,192.46

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