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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,314.34, 41,833.22 and 16,886.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,314.34, 41,833.22 and 16,886.70 is: 23,303.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,314.34 : 41,833.22 = 16,886.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,314.34/41,833.22 = 16,886.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,314.34x = 41,833.22 × 16,886.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,314.34x = 706,424,951.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,424,951.74/30,314.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,303.33

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