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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,263, 69,396.96 and 14,675.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,263, 69,396.96 and 14,675.46 is: 22,013.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,263 : 69,396.96 = 14,675.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,263/69,396.96 = 14,675.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,263x = 69,396.96 × 14,675.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,263x = 1,018,432,310.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,432,310.60/46,263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,013.97

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