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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,663.65, 71,501.43 and 14,383.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,663.65, 71,501.43 and 14,383.66 is: 21,577.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,663.65 : 71,501.43 = 14,383.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,663.65/71,501.43 = 14,383.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,663.65x = 71,501.43 × 14,383.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,663.65x = 1,028,451,901.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,451,901.13/47,663.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,577.28

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