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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,427.09, 51,597.59 and 14,682.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,427.09, 51,597.59 and 14,682.62 is: 22,005.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,427.09 : 51,597.59 = 14,682.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,427.09/51,597.59 = 14,682.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,427.09x = 51,597.59 × 14,682.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,427.09x = 757,587,475.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,587,475.48/34,427.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,005.57

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