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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,251.70, 51,376.82 and 15,783.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,251.70, 51,376.82 and 15,783.70 is: 23,675.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,251.70 : 51,376.82 = 15,783.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,251.70/51,376.82 = 15,783.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,251.70x = 51,376.82 × 15,783.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,251.70x = 810,916,313.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,916,313.83/34,251.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,675.21

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