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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,847.96, 52,280.74 and 15,121.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,847.96, 52,280.74 and 15,121.72 is: 22,686.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,847.96 : 52,280.74 = 15,121.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,847.96/52,280.74 = 15,121.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,847.96x = 52,280.74 × 15,121.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,847.96x = 790,574,711.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,574,711.67/34,847.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,686.40

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