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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,159.32, 51,245.13 and 15,448.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,159.32, 51,245.13 and 15,448.14 is: 23,174.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,159.32 : 51,245.13 = 15,448.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,159.32/51,245.13 = 15,448.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,159.32x = 51,245.13 × 15,448.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,159.32x = 791,641,942.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,641,942.56/34,159.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,174.99

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