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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,966.83, 52,463.21 and 16,256.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,966.83, 52,463.21 and 16,256.91 is: 24,391.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,966.83 : 52,463.21 = 16,256.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,966.83/52,463.21 = 16,256.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,966.83x = 52,463.21 × 16,256.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,966.83x = 852,889,602.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,889,602.00/34,966.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,391.39

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