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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,364.88, 51,546.71 and 14,656.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,364.88, 51,546.71 and 14,656.97 is: 21,985.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,364.88 : 51,546.71 = 14,656.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,364.88/51,546.71 = 14,656.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,364.88x = 51,546.71 × 14,656.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,364.88x = 755,518,747.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,518,747.58/34,364.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,985.20

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