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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,663.86, 51,997.95 and 13,884.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,663.86, 51,997.95 and 13,884.66 is: 20,827.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,663.86 : 51,997.95 = 13,884.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,663.86/51,997.95 = 13,884.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,663.86x = 51,997.95 × 13,884.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,663.86x = 721,973,856.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,973,856.45/34,663.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,827.86

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