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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,287.93, 51,452.33 and 15,311.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,287.93, 51,452.33 and 15,311.09 is: 22,975.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,287.93 : 51,452.33 = 15,311.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,287.93/51,452.33 = 15,311.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,287.93x = 51,452.33 × 15,311.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,287.93x = 787,791,422.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,791,422.25/34,287.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,975.77

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