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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,714.94, 52,002.68 and 15,968.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,714.94, 52,002.68 and 15,968.91 is: 23,921.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,714.94 : 52,002.68 = 15,968.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,714.94/52,002.68 = 15,968.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,714.94x = 52,002.68 × 15,968.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,714.94x = 830,426,116.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,426,116.68/34,714.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,921.29

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