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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,960.72, 42,725.64 and 16,813.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,960.72, 42,725.64 and 16,813.56 is: 23,202.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,960.72 : 42,725.64 = 16,813.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,960.72/42,725.64 = 16,813.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,960.72x = 42,725.64 × 16,813.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,960.72x = 718,370,111.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,370,111.68/30,960.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,202.63

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