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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,187.04, 69,287.85 and 15,015

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,187.04, 69,287.85 and 15,015 is: 22,524.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,187.04 : 69,287.85 = 15,015 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,187.04/69,287.85 = 15,015/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,187.04x = 69,287.85 × 15,015
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,187.04x = 1,040,357,067.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,357,067.75/46,187.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,524.87

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