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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,954.77, 42,716.39 and 16,807.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,954.77, 42,716.39 and 16,807.29 is: 23,193.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,954.77 : 42,716.39 = 16,807.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,954.77/42,716.39 = 16,807.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,954.77x = 42,716.39 × 16,807.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,954.77x = 717,946,670.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,946,670.45/30,954.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,193.41

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