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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,287.82, 41,798.43 and 16,858.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,287.82, 41,798.43 and 16,858.23 is: 23,265.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,287.82 : 41,798.43 = 16,858.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,287.82/41,798.43 = 16,858.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,287.82x = 41,798.43 × 16,858.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,287.82x = 704,647,389.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,647,389.83/30,287.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,265.04

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