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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,932.16, 52,406.60 and 15,216.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,932.16, 52,406.60 and 15,216.36 is: 22,828.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,932.16 : 52,406.60 = 15,216.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,932.16/52,406.60 = 15,216.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,932.16x = 52,406.60 × 15,216.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,932.16x = 797,437,419.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,437,419.37/34,932.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,828.17

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