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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,248.83, 51,372.52 and 15,780.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,248.83, 51,372.52 and 15,780.83 is: 23,670.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,248.83 : 51,372.52 = 15,780.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,248.83/51,372.52 = 15,780.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,248.83x = 51,372.52 × 15,780.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,248.83x = 810,700,708.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,700,708.48/34,248.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,670.91

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