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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,021.96, 51,033.90 and 9,397.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,021.96, 51,033.90 and 9,397.96 is: 14,097.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,021.96 : 51,033.90 = 9,397.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,021.96/51,033.90 = 9,397.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,021.96x = 51,033.90 × 9,397.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,021.96x = 479,614,550.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,614,550.84/34,021.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,097.21

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