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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,423.94, 51,630.96 and 11,047.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,423.94, 51,630.96 and 11,047.34 is: 16,569.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,423.94 : 51,630.96 = 11,047.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,423.94/51,630.96 = 11,047.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,423.94x = 51,630.96 × 11,047.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,423.94x = 570,384,769.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,384,769.65/34,423.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,569.42

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