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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,315.39, 41,834.23 and 16,887.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,315.39, 41,834.23 and 16,887.21 is: 23,303.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,315.39 : 41,834.23 = 16,887.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,315.39/41,834.23 = 16,887.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,315.39x = 41,834.23 × 16,887.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,315.39x = 706,463,427.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,463,427.20/30,315.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,303.79

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