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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,849.20, 34,273.80 and 13,007.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,849.20, 34,273.80 and 13,007.70 is: 19,511.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,849.20 : 34,273.80 = 13,007.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,849.20/34,273.80 = 13,007.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,849.20x = 34,273.80 × 13,007.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,849.20x = 445,823,308.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,823,308.26/22,849.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,511.55

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