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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,193.61, 78,303.38 and 15,257.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,193.61, 78,303.38 and 15,257.61 is: 22,890.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,193.61 : 78,303.38 = 15,257.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,193.61/78,303.38 = 15,257.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,193.61x = 78,303.38 × 15,257.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,193.61x = 1,194,722,357.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,722,357.43/52,193.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,890.20

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