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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,999.94, 42,780.22 and 16,853.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,999.94, 42,780.22 and 16,853.09 is: 23,257.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,999.94 : 42,780.22 = 16,853.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,999.94/42,780.22 = 16,853.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,999.94x = 42,780.22 × 16,853.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,999.94x = 720,978,641.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,978,641.85/30,999.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,257.42

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