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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,869.92, 52,329.56 and 15,154.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,869.92, 52,329.56 and 15,154.24 is: 22,742.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,869.92 : 52,329.56 = 15,154.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,869.92/52,329.56 = 15,154.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,869.92x = 52,329.56 × 15,154.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,869.92x = 793,014,711.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,014,711.33/34,869.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,742.09

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