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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,716.69, 52,005.31 and 15,970.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,716.69, 52,005.31 and 15,970.66 is: 23,923.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,716.69 : 52,005.31 = 15,970.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,716.69/52,005.31 = 15,970.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,716.69x = 52,005.31 × 15,970.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,716.69x = 830,559,124.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,559,124.20/34,716.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,923.91

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