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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,169.84, 45,208.56 and 15,356.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,169.84, 45,208.56 and 15,356.56 is: 23,011.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,169.84 : 45,208.56 = 15,356.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,169.84/45,208.56 = 15,356.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,169.84x = 45,208.56 × 15,356.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,169.84x = 694,247,964.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,247,964.15/30,169.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,011.32

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