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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,694.59, 52,007.18 and 15,988.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,694.59, 52,007.18 and 15,988.14 is: 23,966.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,694.59 : 52,007.18 = 15,988.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,694.59/52,007.18 = 15,988.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,694.59x = 52,007.18 × 15,988.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,694.59x = 831,497,734.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,497,734.87/34,694.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,966.21

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