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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,158.60, 51,266.70 and 15,467.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,158.60, 51,266.70 and 15,467.40 is: 23,214.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,158.60 : 51,266.70 = 15,467.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,158.60/51,266.70 = 15,467.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,158.60x = 51,266.70 × 15,467.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,158.60x = 792,962,555.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,962,555.58/34,158.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,214.14

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