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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,960.74, 42,724.68 and 16,813.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,960.74, 42,724.68 and 16,813.28 is: 23,201.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,960.74 : 42,724.68 = 16,813.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,960.74/42,724.68 = 16,813.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,960.74x = 42,724.68 × 16,813.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,960.74x = 718,342,007.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,342,007.75/30,960.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,201.71

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