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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,666.32, 34,000.08 and 13,371.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,666.32, 34,000.08 and 13,371.72 is: 20,057.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,666.32 : 34,000.08 = 13,371.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,666.32/34,000.08 = 13,371.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,666.32x = 34,000.08 × 13,371.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,666.32x = 454,639,549.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,639,549.74/22,666.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,057.93

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