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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,171.12, 78,268.20 and 15,238

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,171.12, 78,268.20 and 15,238 is: 22,860.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,171.12 : 78,268.20 = 15,238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,171.12/78,268.20 = 15,238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,171.12x = 78,268.20 × 15,238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,171.12x = 1,192,650,831.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,650,831.60/52,171.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,860.36

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