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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,423.44, 51,660.06 and 12,237

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,423.44, 51,660.06 and 12,237 is: 18,364.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,423.44 : 51,660.06 = 12,237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,423.44/51,660.06 = 12,237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,423.44x = 51,660.06 × 12,237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,423.44x = 632,164,154.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,164,154.22/34,423.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,364.35

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