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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,883.38, 52,315.86 and 15,157.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,883.38, 52,315.86 and 15,157.33 is: 22,731.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,883.38 : 52,315.86 = 15,157.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,883.38/52,315.86 = 15,157.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,883.38x = 52,315.86 × 15,157.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,883.38x = 792,968,754.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,968,754.25/34,883.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,731.99

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