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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,183.74, 51,257.84 and 15,454.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,183.74, 51,257.84 and 15,454.82 is: 23,174.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,183.74 : 51,257.84 = 15,454.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,183.74/51,257.84 = 15,454.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,183.74x = 51,257.84 × 15,454.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,183.74x = 792,180,357.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,180,357.23/34,183.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,174.19

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