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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,991.09, 42,767.86 and 16,843.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,991.09, 42,767.86 and 16,843.94 is: 23,244.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,991.09 : 42,767.86 = 16,843.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,991.09/42,767.86 = 16,843.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,991.09x = 42,767.86 × 16,843.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,991.09x = 720,379,267.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,379,267.77/30,991.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,244.72

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