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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,968.97, 52,439.60 and 15,233.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,968.97, 52,439.60 and 15,233.72 is: 22,844.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,968.97 : 52,439.60 = 15,233.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,968.97/52,439.60 = 15,233.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,968.97x = 52,439.60 × 15,233.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,968.97x = 798,850,254.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,850,254.17/34,968.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,844.55

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