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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,881.40, 34,328.58 and 13,529.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,881.40, 34,328.58 and 13,529.68 is: 20,298.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,881.40 : 34,328.58 = 13,529.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,881.40/34,328.58 = 13,529.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,881.40x = 34,328.58 × 13,529.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,881.40x = 464,454,702.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,454,702.25/22,881.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,298.35

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