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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,057.83, 51,053.61 and 16,283.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,057.83, 51,053.61 and 16,283.87 is: 24,409.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,057.83 : 51,053.61 = 16,283.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,057.83/51,053.61 = 16,283.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,057.83x = 51,053.61 × 16,283.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,057.83x = 831,350,129.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,350,129.06/34,057.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,409.96

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