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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,166.70, 51,253.40 and 14,172.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,166.70, 51,253.40 and 14,172.06 is: 21,259.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,166.70 : 51,253.40 = 14,172.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,166.70/51,253.40 = 14,172.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,166.70x = 51,253.40 × 14,172.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,166.70x = 726,366,260.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,366,260.00/34,166.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,259.48

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