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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,254.02, 41,747.40 and 16,823.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,254.02, 41,747.40 and 16,823.14 is: 23,214.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,254.02 : 41,747.40 = 16,823.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,254.02/41,747.40 = 16,823.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,254.02x = 41,747.40 × 16,823.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,254.02x = 702,322,354.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,322,354.84/30,254.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,214.18

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