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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,447.67, 71,147.33 and 15,846.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,447.67, 71,147.33 and 15,846.37 is: 23,761.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,447.67 : 71,147.33 = 15,846.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,447.67/71,147.33 = 15,846.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,447.67x = 71,147.33 × 15,846.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,447.67x = 1,127,426,718.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,426,718.02/47,447.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,761.48

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