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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,854.96, 52,282.06 and 15,147.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,854.96, 52,282.06 and 15,147.66 is: 22,721.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,854.96 : 52,282.06 = 15,147.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,854.96/52,282.06 = 15,147.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,854.96x = 52,282.06 × 15,147.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,854.96x = 791,950,868.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,950,868.98/34,854.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,721.32

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