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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,894.63, 52,363.48 and 16,171.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,894.63, 52,363.48 and 16,171.18 is: 24,266.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,894.63 : 52,363.48 = 16,171.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,894.63/52,363.48 = 16,171.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,894.63x = 52,363.48 × 16,171.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,894.63x = 846,779,179.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,779,179.65/34,894.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,266.75

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