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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,998.84, 42,778.89 and 16,851.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,998.84, 42,778.89 and 16,851.72 is: 23,255.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,998.84 : 42,778.89 = 16,851.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,998.84/42,778.89 = 16,851.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,998.84x = 42,778.89 × 16,851.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,998.84x = 720,897,791.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,897,791.93/30,998.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,255.64

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