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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,853.13, 70,279.63 and 15,263.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,853.13, 70,279.63 and 15,263.13 is: 22,894.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,853.13 : 70,279.63 = 15,263.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,853.13/70,279.63 = 15,263.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,853.13x = 70,279.63 × 15,263.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,853.13x = 1,072,687,463.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,687,463.25/46,853.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,894.68

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