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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,347.13, 47,006.82 and 14,693.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,347.13, 47,006.82 and 14,693.71 is: 22,034.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,347.13 : 47,006.82 = 14,693.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,347.13/47,006.82 = 14,693.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,347.13x = 47,006.82 × 14,693.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,347.13x = 690,704,581.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,704,581.10/31,347.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,034.06

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