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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,960.83, 42,725.92 and 16,813.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,960.83, 42,725.92 and 16,813.67 is: 23,202.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,960.83 : 42,725.92 = 16,813.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,960.83/42,725.92 = 16,813.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,960.83x = 42,725.92 × 16,813.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,960.83x = 718,379,519.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,379,519.33/30,960.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,202.85

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