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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,233.40, 51,306.90 and 16,665.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,233.40, 51,306.90 and 16,665.40 is: 24,977.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,233.40 : 51,306.90 = 16,665.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,233.40/51,306.90 = 16,665.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,233.40x = 51,306.90 × 16,665.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,233.40x = 855,050,011.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,050,011.26/34,233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,977.07

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