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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,284.47, 41,792.25 and 16,855.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,284.47, 41,792.25 and 16,855.53 is: 23,260.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,284.47 : 41,792.25 = 16,855.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,284.47/41,792.25 = 16,855.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,284.47x = 41,792.25 × 16,855.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,284.47x = 704,430,523.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,430,523.64/30,284.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,260.45

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