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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,266.15, 51,392.93 and 15,541.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,266.15, 51,392.93 and 15,541.67 is: 23,309.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,266.15 : 51,392.93 = 15,541.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,266.15/51,392.93 = 15,541.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,266.15x = 51,392.93 × 15,541.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,266.15x = 798,732,009.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,732,009.17/34,266.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,309.65

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