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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,235.23, 51,317.61 and 16,683.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,235.23, 51,317.61 and 16,683.34 is: 25,007.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,235.23 : 51,317.61 = 16,683.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,235.23/51,317.61 = 16,683.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,235.23x = 51,317.61 × 16,683.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,235.23x = 856,149,326.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,149,326.47/34,235.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,007.84

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