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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,164.38, 51,212.86 and 16,374.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,164.38, 51,212.86 and 16,374.56 is: 24,545.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,164.38 : 51,212.86 = 16,374.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,164.38/51,212.86 = 16,374.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,164.38x = 51,212.86 × 16,374.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,164.38x = 838,587,751.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,587,751.84/34,164.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,545.67

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