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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,886.04, 70,314.48 and 15,714

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,886.04, 70,314.48 and 15,714 is: 23,566.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,886.04 : 70,314.48 = 15,714 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,886.04/70,314.48 = 15,714/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,886.04x = 70,314.48 × 15,714
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,886.04x = 1,104,921,738.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,921,738.72/46,886.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,566.11

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