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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,920.84, 42,670.82 and 16,773.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,920.84, 42,670.82 and 16,773.72 is: 23,147.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,920.84 : 42,670.82 = 16,773.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,920.84/42,670.82 = 16,773.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,920.84x = 42,670.82 × 16,773.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,920.84x = 715,748,386.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,748,386.85/30,920.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,147.77

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