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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,897.72, 46,353.33 and 11,174.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,897.72, 46,353.33 and 11,174.22 is: 16,763.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,897.72 : 46,353.33 = 11,174.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,897.72/46,353.33 = 11,174.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,897.72x = 46,353.33 × 11,174.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,897.72x = 517,962,307.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,962,307.15/30,897.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,763.77

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