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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,406.69, 51,607.85 and 12,217.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,406.69, 51,607.85 and 12,217.14 is: 18,324.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,406.69 : 51,607.85 = 12,217.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,406.69/51,607.85 = 12,217.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,406.69x = 51,607.85 × 12,217.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,406.69x = 630,500,267.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,500,267.46/34,406.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,324.94

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