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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,427.17, 41,984.36 and 16,998.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,427.17, 41,984.36 and 16,998.53 is: 23,455.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,427.17 : 41,984.36 = 16,998.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,427.17/41,984.36 = 16,998.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,427.17x = 41,984.36 × 16,998.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,427.17x = 713,672,597.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,672,597.78/30,427.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,455.11

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