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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,997.36, 71,993.34 and 14,717.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,997.36, 71,993.34 and 14,717.33 is: 22,075.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,997.36 : 71,993.34 = 14,717.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,997.36/71,993.34 = 14,717.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,997.36x = 71,993.34 × 14,717.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,997.36x = 1,059,549,382.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,549,382.62/47,997.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,075.16

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