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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,654.08, 51,988.80 and 16,176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,654.08, 51,988.80 and 16,176 is: 24,267.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,654.08 : 51,988.80 = 16,176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,654.08/51,988.80 = 16,176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,654.08x = 51,988.80 × 16,176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,654.08x = 840,970,828.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,970,828.80/34,654.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,267.58

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