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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,397.99, 78,599.77 and 14,955.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,397.99, 78,599.77 and 14,955.17 is: 22,433.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,397.99 : 78,599.77 = 14,955.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,397.99/78,599.77 = 14,955.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,397.99x = 78,599.77 × 14,955.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,397.99x = 1,175,472,491.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,472,491.92/52,397.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,433.54

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