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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,251.03, 69,396.33 and 14,663.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,251.03, 69,396.33 and 14,663.67 is: 22,001.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,251.03 : 69,396.33 = 14,663.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,251.03/69,396.33 = 14,663.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,251.03x = 69,396.33 × 14,663.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,251.03x = 1,017,604,882.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,604,882.33/46,251.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,001.78

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