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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,873.48, 34,281.96 and 13,504

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,873.48, 34,281.96 and 13,504 is: 20,239.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,873.48 : 34,281.96 = 13,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,873.48/34,281.96 = 13,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,873.48x = 34,281.96 × 13,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,873.48x = 462,943,587.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,943,587.84/22,873.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,239.32

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