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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,723.96, 47,592.98 and 10,663.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,723.96, 47,592.98 and 10,663.32 is: 15,997.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,723.96 : 47,592.98 = 10,663.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,723.96/47,592.98 = 10,663.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,723.96x = 47,592.98 × 10,663.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,723.96x = 507,499,175.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,499,175.49/31,723.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,997.35

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