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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,995.23, 52,463.12 and 16,286.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,995.23, 52,463.12 and 16,286.13 is: 24,415.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,995.23 : 52,463.12 = 16,286.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,995.23/52,463.12 = 16,286.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,995.23x = 52,463.12 × 16,286.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,995.23x = 854,421,111.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,421,111.09/34,995.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,415.36

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