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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,883.78, 52,296.45 and 16,177.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,883.78, 52,296.45 and 16,177.16 is: 24,252.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,883.78 : 52,296.45 = 16,177.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,883.78/52,296.45 = 16,177.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,883.78x = 52,296.45 × 16,177.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,883.78x = 846,007,777.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,007,777.60/34,883.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,252.19

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