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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,271.57, 41,774.97 and 16,843.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,271.57, 41,774.97 and 16,843.39 is: 23,243.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,271.57 : 41,774.97 = 16,843.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,271.57/41,774.97 = 16,843.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,271.57x = 41,774.97 × 16,843.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,271.57x = 703,631,818.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,631,818.86/30,271.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,243.99

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