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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,930.22, 42,683.88 and 16,783.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,930.22, 42,683.88 and 16,783.12 is: 23,160.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,930.22 : 42,683.88 = 16,783.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,930.22/42,683.88 = 16,783.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,930.22x = 42,683.88 × 16,783.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,930.22x = 716,368,680.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,368,680.11/30,930.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,160.80

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