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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,184.04, 69,283.35 and 15,012

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,184.04, 69,283.35 and 15,012 is: 22,520.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,184.04 : 69,283.35 = 15,012 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,184.04/69,283.35 = 15,012/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,184.04x = 69,283.35 × 15,012
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,184.04x = 1,040,081,650.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,081,650.20/46,184.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,520.37

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