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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,807.14, 46,182.72 and 15,998.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,807.14, 46,182.72 and 15,998.72 is: 23,983.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,807.14 : 46,182.72 = 15,998.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,807.14/46,182.72 = 15,998.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,807.14x = 46,182.72 × 15,998.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,807.14x = 738,864,406.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,864,406.12/30,807.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,983.54

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