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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,870.67, 42,601.82 and 16,723.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,870.67, 42,601.82 and 16,723.82 is: 23,079.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,870.67 : 42,601.82 = 16,723.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,870.67/42,601.82 = 16,723.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,870.67x = 42,601.82 × 16,723.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,870.67x = 712,464,872.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,464,872.72/30,870.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,079.02

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