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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,046.84, 51,052.98 and 15,563

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,046.84, 51,052.98 and 15,563 is: 23,336.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,046.84 : 51,052.98 = 15,563 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,046.84/51,052.98 = 15,563/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,046.84x = 51,052.98 × 15,563
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,046.84x = 794,537,527.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,537,527.74/34,046.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,336.60

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