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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,333.92, 51,488.64 and 15,598.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,333.92, 51,488.64 and 15,598.26 is: 23,391.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,333.92 : 51,488.64 = 15,598.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,333.92/51,488.64 = 15,598.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,333.92x = 51,488.64 × 15,598.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,333.92x = 803,133,193.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,133,193.77/34,333.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,391.83

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