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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,671.86, 78,996.09 and 15,223.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,671.86, 78,996.09 and 15,223.76 is: 22,832.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,671.86 : 78,996.09 = 15,223.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,671.86/78,996.09 = 15,223.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,671.86x = 78,996.09 × 15,223.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,671.86x = 1,202,617,515.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,617,515.10/52,671.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,832.26

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