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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,371.67, 41,916.15 and 16,947.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,371.67, 41,916.15 and 16,947.59 is: 23,389.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,371.67 : 41,916.15 = 16,947.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,371.67/41,916.15 = 16,947.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,371.67x = 41,916.15 × 16,947.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,371.67x = 710,377,515.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,377,515.00/30,371.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,389.48

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