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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,316.68, 70,967.34 and 14,477

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,316.68, 70,967.34 and 14,477 is: 21,713.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,316.68 : 70,967.34 = 14,477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,316.68/70,967.34 = 14,477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,316.68x = 70,967.34 × 14,477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,316.68x = 1,027,394,181.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,394,181.18/47,316.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,713.15

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