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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,093.17, 51,144.62 and 16,551

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,093.17, 51,144.62 and 16,551 is: 24,828.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,093.17 : 51,144.62 = 16,551 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,093.17/51,144.62 = 16,551/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,093.17x = 51,144.62 × 16,551
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,093.17x = 846,494,522.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,494,522.87/34,093.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,828.86

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