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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,791.33, 34,120.79 and 13,274.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,791.33, 34,120.79 and 13,274.63 is: 19,873.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,791.33 : 34,120.79 = 13,274.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,791.33/34,120.79 = 13,274.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,791.33x = 34,120.79 × 13,274.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,791.33x = 452,940,803.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,940,803.31/22,791.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,873.38

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