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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,245.76, 51,372.74 and 14,521.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,245.76, 51,372.74 and 14,521.75 is: 21,784.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,245.76 : 51,372.74 = 14,521.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,245.76/51,372.74 = 14,521.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,245.76x = 51,372.74 × 14,521.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,245.76x = 746,022,087.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,022,087.10/34,245.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,784.36

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