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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,161.13, 51,240.22 and 11,673.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,161.13, 51,240.22 and 11,673.82 is: 17,510.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,161.13 : 51,240.22 = 11,673.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,161.13/51,240.22 = 11,673.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,161.13x = 51,240.22 × 11,673.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,161.13x = 598,169,013.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,169,013.42/34,161.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,510.22

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