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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,411.16, 41,963.70 and 16,983.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,411.16, 41,963.70 and 16,983.16 is: 23,434.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,411.16 : 41,963.70 = 16,983.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,411.16/41,963.70 = 16,983.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,411.16x = 41,963.70 × 16,983.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,411.16x = 712,676,231.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,676,231.29/30,411.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,434.69

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