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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,822.13, 70,233.80 and 15,657.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,822.13, 70,233.80 and 15,657.38 is: 23,486.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,822.13 : 70,233.80 = 15,657.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,822.13/70,233.80 = 15,657.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,822.13x = 70,233.80 × 15,657.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,822.13x = 1,099,676,865.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,676,865.99/46,822.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,486.27

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