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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,734.48, 70,097.76 and 15,143.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,734.48, 70,097.76 and 15,143.87 is: 22,714.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,734.48 : 70,097.76 = 15,143.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,734.48/70,097.76 = 15,143.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,734.48x = 70,097.76 × 15,143.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,734.48x = 1,061,551,364.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,551,364.73/46,734.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,714.52

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