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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,761.52, 34,141.93 and 13,879.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,761.52, 34,141.93 and 13,879.47 is: 20,818.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,761.52 : 34,141.93 = 13,879.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,761.52/34,141.93 = 13,879.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,761.52x = 34,141.93 × 13,879.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,761.52x = 473,871,893.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,871,893.18/22,761.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,818.99

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