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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,825.17, 34,244.28 and 13,473.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,825.17, 34,244.28 and 13,473.72 is: 20,214.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,825.17 : 34,244.28 = 13,473.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,825.17/34,244.28 = 13,473.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,825.17x = 34,244.28 × 13,473.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,825.17x = 461,397,840.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,397,840.32/22,825.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,214.43

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