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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,973.58, 52,473.33 and 16,263.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,973.58, 52,473.33 and 16,263.66 is: 24,401.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,973.58 : 52,473.33 = 16,263.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,973.58/52,473.33 = 16,263.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,973.58x = 52,473.33 × 16,263.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,973.58x = 853,408,398.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,408,398.19/34,973.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,401.52

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