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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,853.12, 42,577.34 and 16,706

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,853.12, 42,577.34 and 16,706 is: 23,054.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,853.12 : 42,577.34 = 16,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,853.12/42,577.34 = 16,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,853.12x = 42,577.34 × 16,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,853.12x = 711,297,042.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,297,042.04/30,853.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,054.30

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