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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,443.72, 42,012.23 and 17,014.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,443.72, 42,012.23 and 17,014.97 is: 23,480.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,443.72 : 42,012.23 = 17,014.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,443.72/42,012.23 = 17,014.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,443.72x = 42,012.23 × 17,014.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,443.72x = 714,836,537.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,836,537.95/30,443.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,480.59

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