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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,383.72, 41,931.65 and 16,957.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,383.72, 41,931.65 and 16,957.59 is: 23,402.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,383.72 : 41,931.65 = 16,957.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,383.72/41,931.65 = 16,957.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,383.72x = 41,931.65 × 16,957.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,383.72x = 711,059,643.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,059,643.94/30,383.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,402.66

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