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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,283.83, 41,791.11 and 16,854.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,283.83, 41,791.11 and 16,854.96 is: 23,259.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,283.83 : 41,791.11 = 16,854.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,283.83/41,791.11 = 16,854.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,283.83x = 41,791.11 × 16,854.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,283.83x = 704,387,487.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,387,487.41/30,283.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,259.52

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