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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,954.52, 42,717.33 and 16,807.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,954.52, 42,717.33 and 16,807.36 is: 23,194.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,954.52 : 42,717.33 = 16,807.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,954.52/42,717.33 = 16,807.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,954.52x = 42,717.33 × 16,807.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,954.52x = 717,965,543.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,965,543.55/30,954.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,194.21

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