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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,802.63, 42,507.57 and 16,655.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,802.63, 42,507.57 and 16,655.44 is: 22,984.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,802.63 : 42,507.57 = 16,655.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,802.63/42,507.57 = 16,655.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,802.63x = 42,507.57 × 16,655.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,802.63x = 707,982,281.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,982,281.68/30,802.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,984.48

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