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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,190.88, 51,247.08 and 15,684

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,190.88, 51,247.08 and 15,684 is: 23,508.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,190.88 : 51,247.08 = 15,684 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,190.88/51,247.08 = 15,684/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,190.88x = 51,247.08 × 15,684
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,190.88x = 803,759,202.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,759,202.72/34,190.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,508.00

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