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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,998.52, 46,499.00 and 16,197.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,998.52, 46,499.00 and 16,197.39 is: 24,296.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,998.52 : 46,499.00 = 16,197.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,998.52/46,499.00 = 16,197.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,998.52x = 46,499.00 × 16,197.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,998.52x = 753,162,356.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,162,356.62/30,998.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,296.72

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