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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,333.96, 51,487.98 and 15,853

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,333.96, 51,487.98 and 15,853 is: 23,773.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,333.96 : 51,487.98 = 15,853 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,333.96/51,487.98 = 15,853/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,333.96x = 51,487.98 × 15,853
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,333.96x = 816,238,946.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,238,946.94/34,333.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,773.52

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