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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,792.69, 46,174.68 and 15,997.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,792.69, 46,174.68 and 15,997.63 is: 23,988.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,792.69 : 46,174.68 = 15,997.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,792.69/46,174.68 = 15,997.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,792.69x = 46,174.68 × 15,997.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,792.69x = 738,685,366.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,685,366.02/30,792.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,988.99

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