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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,797.06, 47,663.73 and 15,953.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,797.06, 47,663.73 and 15,953.82 is: 23,914.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,797.06 : 47,663.73 = 15,953.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,797.06/47,663.73 = 15,953.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,797.06x = 47,663.73 × 15,953.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,797.06x = 760,418,568.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,418,568.95/31,797.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,914.74

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