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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,235.17, 41,723.64 and 17,314.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,235.17, 41,723.64 and 17,314.02 is: 23,892.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,235.17 : 41,723.64 = 17,314.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,235.17/41,723.64 = 17,314.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,235.17x = 41,723.64 × 17,314.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,235.17x = 722,403,937.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,403,937.43/30,235.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,892.84

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