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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,465.76, 69,699 and 11,405.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,465.76, 69,699 and 11,405.72 is: 17,108.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,465.76 : 69,699 = 11,405.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,465.76/69,699 = 11,405.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,465.76x = 69,699 × 11,405.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,465.76x = 794,967,278.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,967,278.28/46,465.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,108.67

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