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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,436.21, 71,163.05 and 15,843.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,436.21, 71,163.05 and 15,843.29 is: 23,767.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,436.21 : 71,163.05 = 15,843.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,436.21/71,163.05 = 15,843.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,436.21x = 71,163.05 × 15,843.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,436.21x = 1,127,456,403.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,456,403.40/47,436.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,767.84

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