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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,333.47, 51,485.63 and 15,607.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,333.47, 51,485.63 and 15,607.89 is: 23,405.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,333.47 : 51,485.63 = 15,607.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,333.47/51,485.63 = 15,607.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,333.47x = 51,485.63 × 15,607.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,333.47x = 803,581,971.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,581,971.58/34,333.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,405.21

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