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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,992.05, 46,494.60 and 16,197

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,992.05, 46,494.60 and 16,197 is: 24,298.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,992.05 : 46,494.60 = 16,197 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,992.05/46,494.60 = 16,197/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,992.05x = 46,494.60 × 16,197
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,992.05x = 753,073,036.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,073,036.20/30,992.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,298.91

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