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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,233.66, 78,363.45 and 15,297.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,233.66, 78,363.45 and 15,297.66 is: 22,950.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,233.66 : 78,363.45 = 15,297.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,233.66/78,363.45 = 15,297.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,233.66x = 78,363.45 × 15,297.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,233.66x = 1,198,777,414.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,777,414.53/52,233.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,950.29

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