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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,036.84, 51,037.98 and 15,553

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,036.84, 51,037.98 and 15,553 is: 23,321.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,036.84 : 51,037.98 = 15,553 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,036.84/51,037.98 = 15,553/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,036.84x = 51,037.98 × 15,553
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,036.84x = 793,793,702.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,793,702.94/34,036.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,321.60

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