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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,015.32, 69,037.56 and 14,853

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,015.32, 69,037.56 and 14,853 is: 22,284.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,015.32 : 69,037.56 = 14,853 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,015.32/69,037.56 = 14,853/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,015.32x = 69,037.56 × 14,853
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,015.32x = 1,025,414,878.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,414,878.68/46,015.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,284.21

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