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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,173.66, 45,232.46 and 16,143.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,173.66, 45,232.46 and 16,143.37 is: 24,200.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,173.66 : 45,232.46 = 16,143.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,173.66/45,232.46 = 16,143.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,173.66x = 45,232.46 × 16,143.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,173.66x = 730,204,337.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,204,337.79/30,173.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,200.06

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