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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,222.70, 51,333.83 and 13,959.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,222.70, 51,333.83 and 13,959.38 is: 20,938.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,222.70 : 51,333.83 = 13,959.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,222.70/51,333.83 = 13,959.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,222.70x = 51,333.83 × 13,959.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,222.70x = 716,588,550.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,588,550.71/34,222.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,938.98

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