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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,247.66, 45,380.70 and 15,466.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,247.66, 45,380.70 and 15,466.96 is: 23,205.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,247.66 : 45,380.70 = 15,466.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,247.66/45,380.70 = 15,466.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,247.66x = 45,380.70 × 15,466.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,247.66x = 701,901,471.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,901,471.67/30,247.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,205.15

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