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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,254.36, 41,747.81 and 16,823.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,254.36, 41,747.81 and 16,823.44 is: 23,214.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,254.36 : 41,747.81 = 16,823.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,254.36/41,747.81 = 16,823.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,254.36x = 41,747.81 × 16,823.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,254.36x = 702,341,744.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,341,744.73/30,254.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,214.57

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