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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,802.24, 42,507.11 and 16,655.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,802.24, 42,507.11 and 16,655.07 is: 22,984.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,802.24 : 42,507.11 = 16,655.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,802.24/42,507.11 = 16,655.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,802.24x = 42,507.11 × 16,655.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,802.24x = 707,958,892.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,958,892.55/30,802.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,984.01

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