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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,009.52, 50,996.72 and 15,273.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,009.52, 50,996.72 and 15,273.50 is: 22,902.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,009.52 : 50,996.72 = 15,273.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,009.52/50,996.72 = 15,273.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,009.52x = 50,996.72 × 15,273.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,009.52x = 778,898,402.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,898,402.92/34,009.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,902.36

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