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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,609.72, 34,047.25 and 19,722.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,609.72, 34,047.25 and 19,722.52 is: 29,699.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,609.72 : 34,047.25 = 19,722.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,609.72/34,047.25 = 19,722.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,609.72x = 34,047.25 × 19,722.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,609.72x = 671,497,569.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,497,569.07/22,609.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,699.51

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