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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,287.62, 51,412.92 and 15,557.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,287.62, 51,412.92 and 15,557.44 is: 23,327.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,287.62 : 51,412.92 = 15,557.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,287.62/51,412.92 = 15,557.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,287.62x = 51,412.92 × 15,557.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,287.62x = 799,853,418.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,853,418.12/34,287.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,327.76

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