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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,423.16, 41,984.16 and 16,995.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,423.16, 41,984.16 and 16,995.58 is: 23,454.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,423.16 : 41,984.16 = 16,995.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,423.16/41,984.16 = 16,995.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,423.16x = 41,984.16 × 16,995.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,423.16x = 713,545,150.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,545,150.01/30,423.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,454.01

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