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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,169.05, 45,247.69 and 15,172.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,169.05, 45,247.69 and 15,172.17 is: 22,755.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,169.05 : 45,247.69 = 15,172.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,169.05/45,247.69 = 15,172.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,169.05x = 45,247.69 × 15,172.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,169.05x = 686,505,644.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,505,644.79/30,169.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,755.30

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