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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,867.83, 52,272.27 and 15,131.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,867.83, 52,272.27 and 15,131.55 is: 22,684.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,867.83 : 52,272.27 = 15,131.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,867.83/52,272.27 = 15,131.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,867.83x = 52,272.27 × 15,131.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,867.83x = 790,960,467.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,960,467.12/34,867.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,684.53

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