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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,153.07, 70,740.81 and 13,874.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,153.07, 70,740.81 and 13,874.22 is: 20,814.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,153.07 : 70,740.81 = 13,874.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,153.07/70,740.81 = 13,874.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,153.07x = 70,740.81 × 13,874.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,153.07x = 981,473,560.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,473,560.92/47,153.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,814.63

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