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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,867.95, 52,272.53 and 15,131.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,867.95, 52,272.53 and 15,131.64 is: 22,684.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,867.95 : 52,272.53 = 15,131.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,867.95/52,272.53 = 15,131.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,867.95x = 52,272.53 × 15,131.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,867.95x = 790,969,105.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,969,105.85/34,867.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,684.70

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