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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,376.40, 51,569.94 and 14,655

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,376.40, 51,569.94 and 14,655 is: 21,984.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,376.40 : 51,569.94 = 14,655 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,376.40/51,569.94 = 14,655/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,376.40x = 51,569.94 × 14,655
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,376.40x = 755,757,470.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,757,470.70/34,376.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,984.78

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