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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,392.20, 71,089.74 and 16,227

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,392.20, 71,089.74 and 16,227 is: 24,340.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,392.20 : 71,089.74 = 16,227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,392.20/71,089.74 = 16,227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,392.20x = 71,089.74 × 16,227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,392.20x = 1,153,573,210.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,573,210.98/47,392.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,340.99

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