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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,860.15, 52,284.72 and 15,133.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,860.15, 52,284.72 and 15,133.41 is: 22,697.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,860.15 : 52,284.72 = 15,133.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,860.15/52,284.72 = 15,133.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,860.15x = 52,284.72 × 15,133.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,860.15x = 791,246,104.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,246,104.50/34,860.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,697.73

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