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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,867.65, 52,295.97 and 15,140.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,867.65, 52,295.97 and 15,140.91 is: 22,708.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,867.65 : 52,295.97 = 15,140.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,867.65/52,295.97 = 15,140.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,867.65x = 52,295.97 × 15,140.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,867.65x = 791,808,575.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,808,575.13/34,867.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,708.97

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