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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,886.16, 52,319.97 and 15,160.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,886.16, 52,319.97 and 15,160.10 is: 22,736.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,886.16 : 52,319.97 = 15,160.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,886.16/52,319.97 = 15,160.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,886.16x = 52,319.97 × 15,160.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,886.16x = 793,175,715.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,175,715.60/34,886.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,736.11

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