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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,266.65, 51,327.03 and 16,471.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,266.65, 51,327.03 and 16,471.22 is: 24,671.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,266.65 : 51,327.03 = 16,471.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,266.65/51,327.03 = 16,471.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,266.65x = 51,327.03 × 16,471.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,266.65x = 845,418,803.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,418,803.08/34,266.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,671.77

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