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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,265.09, 51,391.34 and 15,540.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,265.09, 51,391.34 and 15,540.63 is: 23,308.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,265.09 : 51,391.34 = 15,540.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,265.09/51,391.34 = 15,540.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,265.09x = 51,391.34 × 15,540.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,265.09x = 798,653,800.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,653,800.14/34,265.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,308.09

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