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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,603.23, 71,410.92 and 15,999.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,603.23, 71,410.92 and 15,999.73 is: 24,001.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,603.23 : 71,410.92 = 15,999.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,603.23/71,410.92 = 15,999.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,603.23x = 71,410.92 × 15,999.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,603.23x = 1,142,555,439.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,555,439.05/47,603.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,001.64

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