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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,997.84, 52,467.24 and 15,261.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,997.84, 52,467.24 and 15,261.92 is: 22,880.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,997.84 : 52,467.24 = 15,261.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,997.84/52,467.24 = 15,261.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,997.84x = 52,467.24 × 15,261.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,997.84x = 800,750,819.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,750,819.50/34,997.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,880.01

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