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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,819, 34,145.24 and 13,463.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,819, 34,145.24 and 13,463.50 is: 20,146.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,819 : 34,145.24 = 13,463.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,819/34,145.24 = 13,463.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,819x = 34,145.24 × 13,463.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,819x = 459,714,438.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,714,438.74/22,819
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,146.13

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