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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,379.04, 69,553.98 and 15,207

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,379.04, 69,553.98 and 15,207 is: 22,805.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,379.04 : 69,553.98 = 15,207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,379.04/69,553.98 = 15,207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,379.04x = 69,553.98 × 15,207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,379.04x = 1,057,707,373.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,707,373.86/46,379.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,805.72

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