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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,215.23, 51,327.72 and 10,524.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,215.23, 51,327.72 and 10,524.75 is: 15,788.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,215.23 : 51,327.72 = 10,524.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,215.23/51,327.72 = 10,524.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,215.23x = 51,327.72 × 10,524.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,215.23x = 540,211,421.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,211,421.07/34,215.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,788.63

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