Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,902.56, 52,353.84 and 16,436
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 34,902.56, 52,353.84 and 16,436 is: 24,654
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,902.56 : 52,353.84 = 16,436 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,902.56/52,353.84 = 16,436/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,902.56x = 52,353.84 × 16,436 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,902.56x = 860,487,714.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 860,487,714.24/34,902.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,654
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