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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,867.33, 52,271.60 and 15,131.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,867.33, 52,271.60 and 15,131.01 is: 22,683.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,867.33 : 52,271.60 = 15,131.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,867.33/52,271.60 = 15,131.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,867.33x = 52,271.60 × 15,131.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,867.33x = 790,922,222.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,922,222.68/34,867.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,683.76

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