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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,588.76, 51,865.69 and 15,853

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,588.76, 51,865.69 and 15,853 is: 23,771.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,588.76 : 51,865.69 = 15,853 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,588.76/51,865.69 = 15,853/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,588.76x = 51,865.69 × 15,853
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,588.76x = 822,226,783.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,226,783.57/34,588.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,771.50

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