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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,996.23, 52,464.61 and 16,287.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,996.23, 52,464.61 and 16,287.13 is: 24,416.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,996.23 : 52,464.61 = 16,287.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,996.23/52,464.61 = 16,287.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,996.23x = 52,464.61 × 16,287.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,996.23x = 854,497,923.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,497,923.47/34,996.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,416.86

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