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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,016.33, 42,802.87 and 16,869.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,016.33, 42,802.87 and 16,869.21 is: 23,279.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,016.33 : 42,802.87 = 16,869.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,016.33/42,802.87 = 16,869.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,016.33x = 42,802.87 × 16,869.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,016.33x = 722,050,602.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,050,602.63/31,016.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,279.69

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