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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,660.90, 34,012.97 and 13,912.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,660.90, 34,012.97 and 13,912.90 is: 20,882.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,660.90 : 34,012.97 = 13,912.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,660.90/34,012.97 = 13,912.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,660.90x = 34,012.97 × 13,912.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,660.90x = 473,219,050.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,219,050.31/22,660.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,882.62

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