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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,223.85, 69,335.61 and 11,163.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,223.85, 69,335.61 and 11,163.51 is: 16,745.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,223.85 : 69,335.61 = 11,163.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,223.85/69,335.61 = 11,163.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,223.85x = 69,335.61 × 11,163.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,223.85x = 774,028,775.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,028,775.59/46,223.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,745.23

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