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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,713.62, 71,526.68 and 16,527

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,713.62, 71,526.68 and 16,527 is: 24,775.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,713.62 : 71,526.68 = 16,527 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,713.62/71,526.68 = 16,527/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,713.62x = 71,526.68 × 16,527
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,713.62x = 1,182,121,440.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,121,440.36/47,713.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,775.35

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