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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,177.82, 51,272.93 and 15,466.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,177.82, 51,272.93 and 15,466.68 is: 23,202.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,177.82 : 51,272.93 = 15,466.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,177.82/51,272.93 = 15,466.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,177.82x = 51,272.93 × 15,466.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,177.82x = 793,022,039.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,022,039.64/34,177.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,202.83

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