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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,356.04, 51,541.41 and 10,663.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,356.04, 51,541.41 and 10,663.09 is: 15,996.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,356.04 : 51,541.41 = 10,663.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,356.04/51,541.41 = 10,663.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,356.04x = 51,541.41 × 10,663.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,356.04x = 549,590,604.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,590,604.69/34,356.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,996.91

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