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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,969.83, 42,736.25 and 16,822.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,969.83, 42,736.25 and 16,822.37 is: 23,213.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,969.83 : 42,736.25 = 16,822.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,969.83/42,736.25 = 16,822.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,969.83x = 42,736.25 × 16,822.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,969.83x = 718,924,712.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,924,712.12/30,969.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,213.72

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