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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,284.89, 51,433.77 and 15,566.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,284.89, 51,433.77 and 15,566.24 is: 23,352.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,284.89 : 51,433.77 = 15,566.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,284.89/51,433.77 = 15,566.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,284.89x = 51,433.77 × 15,566.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,284.89x = 800,630,150.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,630,150.76/34,284.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,352.28

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