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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,174.29, 45,233.41 and 16,143.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,174.29, 45,233.41 and 16,143.99 is: 24,200.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,174.29 : 45,233.41 = 16,143.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,174.29/45,233.41 = 16,143.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,174.29x = 45,233.41 × 16,143.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,174.29x = 730,247,718.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,247,718.71/30,174.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,200.99

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