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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,243.53, 45,374.52 and 15,462.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,243.53, 45,374.52 and 15,462.83 is: 23,198.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,243.53 : 45,374.52 = 15,462.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,243.53/45,374.52 = 15,462.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,243.53x = 45,374.52 × 15,462.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,243.53x = 701,618,602.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,618,602.53/30,243.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,198.96

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