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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,957.60, 52,423.68 and 15,231.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,957.60, 52,423.68 and 15,231.36 is: 22,841.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,957.60 : 52,423.68 = 15,231.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,957.60/52,423.68 = 15,231.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,957.60x = 52,423.68 × 15,231.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,957.60x = 798,483,942.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,483,942.60/34,957.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,841.50

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