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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,686.04, 71,512.86 and 16,514

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,686.04, 71,512.86 and 16,514 is: 24,765.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,686.04 : 71,512.86 = 16,514 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,686.04/71,512.86 = 16,514/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,686.04x = 71,512.86 × 16,514
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,686.04x = 1,180,963,370.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,963,370.04/47,686.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,765.39

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