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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,415.27, 51,640.67 and 14,688.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,415.27, 51,640.67 and 14,688.53 is: 22,040.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,415.27 : 51,640.67 = 14,688.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,415.27/51,640.67 = 14,688.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,415.27x = 51,640.67 × 14,688.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,415.27x = 758,525,530.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,525,530.52/34,415.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,040.38

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