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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,377.68, 69,552.12 and 15,206

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,377.68, 69,552.12 and 15,206 is: 22,804.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,377.68 : 69,552.12 = 15,206 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,377.68/69,552.12 = 15,206/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,377.68x = 69,552.12 × 15,206
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,377.68x = 1,057,609,536.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,609,536.72/46,377.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,804.28

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