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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,798.30, 34,217.70 and 13,426.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,798.30, 34,217.70 and 13,426.60 is: 20,151.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,798.30 : 34,217.70 = 13,426.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,798.30/34,217.70 = 13,426.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,798.30x = 34,217.70 × 13,426.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,798.30x = 459,427,370.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,427,370.82/22,798.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,151.83

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