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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,147.13, 61,683.72 and 14,845.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,147.13, 61,683.72 and 14,845.71 is: 22,255.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,147.13 : 61,683.72 = 14,845.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,147.13/61,683.72 = 14,845.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,147.13x = 61,683.72 × 14,845.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,147.13x = 915,738,618.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,738,618.84/41,147.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,255.22

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