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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,716.59, 34,063.43 and 13,231.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,716.59, 34,063.43 and 13,231.95 is: 19,841.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,716.59 : 34,063.43 = 13,231.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,716.59/34,063.43 = 13,231.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,716.59x = 34,063.43 × 13,231.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,716.59x = 450,725,713.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,725,713.79/22,716.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,841.26

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