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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,607, 51,916.98 and 16,139

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,607, 51,916.98 and 16,139 is: 24,211.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,607 : 51,916.98 = 16,139 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,607/51,916.98 = 16,139/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,607x = 51,916.98 × 16,139
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,607x = 837,888,140.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,888,140.22/34,607
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,211.52

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