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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,670.98, 65,506.47 and 15,953.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,670.98, 65,506.47 and 15,953.86 is: 23,930.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,670.98 : 65,506.47 = 15,953.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,670.98/65,506.47 = 15,953.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,670.98x = 65,506.47 × 15,953.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,670.98x = 1,045,081,051.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,081,051.47/43,670.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,930.79

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