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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,221.67, 51,323.59 and 14,490.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,221.67, 51,323.59 and 14,490.07 is: 21,731.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,221.67 : 51,323.59 = 14,490.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,221.67/51,323.59 = 14,490.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,221.67x = 51,323.59 × 14,490.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,221.67x = 743,682,411.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,682,411.75/34,221.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,731.33

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