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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,174.79, 51,244.63 and 15,444.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,174.79, 51,244.63 and 15,444.68 is: 23,159.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,174.79 : 51,244.63 = 15,444.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,174.79/51,244.63 = 15,444.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,174.79x = 51,244.63 × 15,444.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,174.79x = 791,456,912.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,456,912.07/34,174.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,159.09

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