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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,034.96, 51,052.44 and 15,554

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,034.96, 51,052.44 and 15,554 is: 23,331

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,034.96 : 51,052.44 = 15,554 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,034.96/51,052.44 = 15,554/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,034.96x = 51,052.44 × 15,554
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,034.96x = 794,069,651.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,069,651.76/34,034.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,331

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