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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,816.63, 34,141.68 and 13,461.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,816.63, 34,141.68 and 13,461.13 is: 20,142.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,816.63 : 34,141.68 = 13,461.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,816.63/34,141.68 = 13,461.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,816.63x = 34,141.68 × 13,461.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,816.63x = 459,585,592.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,585,592.90/22,816.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,142.57

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