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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,815.56, 70,233.06 and 15,650

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,815.56, 70,233.06 and 15,650 is: 23,478.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,815.56 : 70,233.06 = 15,650 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,815.56/70,233.06 = 15,650/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,815.56x = 70,233.06 × 15,650
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,815.56x = 1,099,147,389
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,147,389/46,815.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,478.25

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