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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,764.08, 52,153.80 and 16,286

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,764.08, 52,153.80 and 16,286 is: 24,432.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,764.08 : 52,153.80 = 16,286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,764.08/52,153.80 = 16,286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,764.08x = 52,153.80 × 16,286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,764.08x = 849,376,786.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,376,786.80/34,764.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,432.60

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