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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,284.30, 41,792.02 and 16,855.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,284.30, 41,792.02 and 16,855.34 is: 23,260.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,284.30 : 41,792.02 = 16,855.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,284.30/41,792.02 = 16,855.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,284.30x = 41,792.02 × 16,855.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,284.30x = 704,418,706.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,418,706.39/30,284.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,260.19

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