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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,516.28, 45,696.66 and 14,893

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,516.28, 45,696.66 and 14,893 is: 22,301.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,516.28 : 45,696.66 = 14,893 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,516.28/45,696.66 = 14,893/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,516.28x = 45,696.66 × 14,893
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,516.28x = 680,560,357.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,560,357.38/30,516.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,301.55

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