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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,151.81, 51,233.87 and 15,440.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,151.81, 51,233.87 and 15,440.65 is: 23,163.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,151.81 : 51,233.87 = 15,440.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,151.81/51,233.87 = 15,440.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,151.81x = 51,233.87 × 15,440.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,151.81x = 791,084,049.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,084,049.53/34,151.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,163.76

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