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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,214.14, 51,282.06 and 15,465.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,214.14, 51,282.06 and 15,465.88 is: 23,181.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,214.14 : 51,282.06 = 15,465.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,214.14/51,282.06 = 15,465.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,214.14x = 51,282.06 × 15,465.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,214.14x = 793,122,186.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,122,186.11/34,214.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,181.12

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