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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,855.68, 52,254.12 and 15,119.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,855.68, 52,254.12 and 15,119.37 is: 22,666.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,855.68 : 52,254.12 = 15,119.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,855.68/52,254.12 = 15,119.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,855.68x = 52,254.12 × 15,119.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,855.68x = 790,049,374.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,049,374.30/34,855.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,666.30

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