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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,228.53, 45,355.19 and 15,993.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,228.53, 45,355.19 and 15,993.29 is: 23,996.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,228.53 : 45,355.19 = 15,993.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,228.53/45,355.19 = 15,993.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,228.53x = 45,355.19 × 15,993.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,228.53x = 725,378,740.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,378,740.10/30,228.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,996.50

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