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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,223.93, 51,335.12 and 15,490.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,223.93, 51,335.12 and 15,490.40 is: 23,235.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,223.93 : 51,335.12 = 15,490.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,223.93/51,335.12 = 15,490.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,223.93x = 51,335.12 × 15,490.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,223.93x = 795,201,208.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,201,208.72/34,223.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,235.24

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