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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,656.65, 34,006.59 and 13,908.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,656.65, 34,006.59 and 13,908.65 is: 20,876.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,656.65 : 34,006.59 = 13,908.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,656.65/34,006.59 = 13,908.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,656.65x = 34,006.59 × 13,908.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,656.65x = 472,985,587.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,985,587.97/22,656.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,876.24

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