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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,228.64, 51,320.98 and 14,251.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,228.64, 51,320.98 and 14,251.97 is: 21,368.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,228.64 : 51,320.98 = 14,251.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,228.64/51,320.98 = 14,251.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,228.64x = 51,320.98 × 14,251.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,228.64x = 731,424,810.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,424,810.73/34,228.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,368.80

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