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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,284.46, 41,788.41 and 16,853.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,284.46, 41,788.41 and 16,853.88 is: 23,256.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,284.46 : 41,788.41 = 16,853.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,284.46/41,788.41 = 16,853.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,284.46x = 41,788.41 × 16,853.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,284.46x = 704,296,847.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,296,847.53/30,284.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,256.05

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