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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,316.74, 51,470.23 and 13,266.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,316.74, 51,470.23 and 13,266.69 is: 19,898.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,316.74 : 51,470.23 = 13,266.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,316.74/51,470.23 = 13,266.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,316.74x = 51,470.23 × 13,266.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,316.74x = 682,839,585.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,839,585.64/34,316.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,898.15

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