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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,223.98, 69,346.41 and 14,635.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,223.98, 69,346.41 and 14,635.96 is: 21,957.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,223.98 : 69,346.41 = 14,635.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,223.98/69,346.41 = 14,635.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,223.98x = 69,346.41 × 14,635.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,223.98x = 1,014,951,282.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,951,282.90/46,223.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,957.25

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