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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,006.24, 51,022.86 and 15,281.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,006.24, 51,022.86 and 15,281.20 is: 22,927.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,006.24 : 51,022.86 = 15,281.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,006.24/51,022.86 = 15,281.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,006.24x = 51,022.86 × 15,281.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,006.24x = 779,690,528.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,690,528.23/34,006.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,927.87

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