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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,214.47, 45,306.13 and 13,560.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,214.47, 45,306.13 and 13,560.23 is: 20,333.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,214.47 : 45,306.13 = 13,560.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,214.47/45,306.13 = 13,560.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,214.47x = 45,306.13 × 13,560.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,214.47x = 614,361,282.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,361,282.78/30,214.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,333.35

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