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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,204.59, 69,306.27 and 11,143.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,204.59, 69,306.27 and 11,143.96 is: 16,715.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,204.59 : 69,306.27 = 11,143.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,204.59/69,306.27 = 11,143.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,204.59x = 69,306.27 × 11,143.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,204.59x = 772,346,300.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,346,300.63/46,204.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,715.79

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