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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,973.51, 52,416.39 and 14,959.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,973.51, 52,416.39 and 14,959.51 is: 22,420.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,973.51 : 52,416.39 = 14,959.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,973.51/52,416.39 = 14,959.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,973.51x = 52,416.39 × 14,959.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,973.51x = 784,123,510.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,123,510.37/34,973.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,420.50

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