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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,844.96, 52,264.56 and 11,473.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,844.96, 52,264.56 and 11,473.76 is: 17,209.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,844.96 : 52,264.56 = 11,473.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,844.96/52,264.56 = 11,473.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,844.96x = 52,264.56 × 11,473.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,844.96x = 599,671,017.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,671,017.95/34,844.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,209.69

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