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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,283.21, 70,927.24 and 12,223.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,283.21, 70,927.24 and 12,223.17 is: 18,335.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,283.21 : 70,927.24 = 12,223.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,283.21/70,927.24 = 12,223.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,283.21x = 70,927.24 × 12,223.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,283.21x = 866,955,712.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,955,712.15/47,283.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,335.38

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