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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,871.15, 52,307.31 and 15,149.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,871.15, 52,307.31 and 15,149.70 is: 22,724.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,871.15 : 52,307.31 = 15,149.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,871.15/52,307.31 = 15,149.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,871.15x = 52,307.31 × 15,149.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,871.15x = 792,440,250.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,440,250.46/34,871.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,724.81

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