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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,081.84, 51,105.44 and 15,598

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,081.84, 51,105.44 and 15,598 is: 23,389.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,081.84 : 51,105.44 = 15,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,081.84/51,105.44 = 15,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,081.84x = 51,105.44 × 15,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,081.84x = 797,142,653.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,142,653.12/34,081.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,389.07

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