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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,573.96, 71,364.72 and 15,984.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,573.96, 71,364.72 and 15,984.14 is: 23,977.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,573.96 : 71,364.72 = 15,984.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,573.96/71,364.72 = 15,984.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,573.96x = 71,364.72 × 15,984.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,573.96x = 1,140,703,675.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,703,675.54/47,573.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,977.48

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