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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,443.94, 42,014.56 and 17,016.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,443.94, 42,014.56 and 17,016.16 is: 23,483.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,443.94 : 42,014.56 = 17,016.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,443.94/42,014.56 = 17,016.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,443.94x = 42,014.56 × 17,016.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,443.94x = 714,926,475.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,926,475.29/30,443.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,483.38

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