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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,237.23, 51,320.61 and 16,685.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,237.23, 51,320.61 and 16,685.34 is: 25,010.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,237.23 : 51,320.61 = 16,685.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,237.23/51,320.61 = 16,685.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,237.23x = 51,320.61 × 16,685.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,237.23x = 856,301,826.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,301,826.86/34,237.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,010.84

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