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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,393.87, 78,595.49 and 14,953.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,393.87, 78,595.49 and 14,953.24 is: 22,431.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,393.87 : 78,595.49 = 14,953.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,393.87/78,595.49 = 14,953.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,393.87x = 78,595.49 × 14,953.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,393.87x = 1,175,257,224.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,257,224.89/52,393.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,431.20

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