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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,856, 71,786.88 and 15,024

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,856, 71,786.88 and 15,024 is: 22,536.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,856 : 71,786.88 = 15,024 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,856/71,786.88 = 15,024/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,856x = 71,786.88 × 15,024
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,856x = 1,078,526,085.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,526,085.12/47,856
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,536.90

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