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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,674.24, 34,012.32 and 13,903.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,674.24, 34,012.32 and 13,903.68 is: 20,856.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,674.24 : 34,012.32 = 13,903.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,674.24/34,012.32 = 13,903.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,674.24x = 34,012.32 × 13,903.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,674.24x = 472,896,413.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,896,413.34/22,674.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,856.11

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