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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,793.29, 46,175.57 and 15,998.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,793.29, 46,175.57 and 15,998.23 is: 23,989.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,793.29 : 46,175.57 = 15,998.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,793.29/46,175.57 = 15,998.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,793.29x = 46,175.57 × 15,998.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,793.29x = 738,727,389.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,727,389.24/30,793.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,989.89

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