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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,986.64, 67,473 and 15,397.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,986.64, 67,473 and 15,397.68 is: 23,094.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,986.64 : 67,473 = 15,397.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,986.64/67,473 = 15,397.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,986.64x = 67,473 × 15,397.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,986.64x = 1,038,927,662.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,927,662.64/44,986.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,094.14

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