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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,868.83, 52,273.77 and 15,132.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,868.83, 52,273.77 and 15,132.55 is: 22,686.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,868.83 : 52,273.77 = 15,132.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,868.83/52,273.77 = 15,132.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,868.83x = 52,273.77 × 15,132.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,868.83x = 791,035,438.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,035,438.21/34,868.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,686.03

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