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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,643.08, 51,972.32 and 16,165

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,643.08, 51,972.32 and 16,165 is: 24,251.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,643.08 : 51,972.32 = 16,165 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,643.08/51,972.32 = 16,165/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,643.08x = 51,972.32 × 16,165
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,643.08x = 840,132,552.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,132,552.80/34,643.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,251.09

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