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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,663.46, 52,002.19 and 14,672.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,663.46, 52,002.19 and 14,672.91 is: 22,012.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,663.46 : 52,002.19 = 14,672.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,663.46/52,002.19 = 14,672.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,663.46x = 52,002.19 × 14,672.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,663.46x = 763,023,427.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,023,427.00/34,663.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,012.33

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