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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,583.68, 71,376.70 and 15,994.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,583.68, 71,376.70 and 15,994.22 is: 23,991.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,583.68 : 71,376.70 = 15,994.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,583.68/71,376.70 = 15,994.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,583.68x = 71,376.70 × 15,994.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,583.68x = 1,141,614,642.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,614,642.67/47,583.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,991.73

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