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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,171.04, 69,263.85 and 14,999

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,171.04, 69,263.85 and 14,999 is: 22,500.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,171.04 : 69,263.85 = 14,999 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,171.04/69,263.85 = 14,999/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,171.04x = 69,263.85 × 14,999
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,171.04x = 1,038,888,486.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,888,486.15/46,171.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,500.87

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