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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,887.80, 34,331.70 and 13,057.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,887.80, 34,331.70 and 13,057.40 is: 19,586.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,887.80 : 34,331.70 = 13,057.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,887.80/34,331.70 = 13,057.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,887.80x = 34,331.70 × 13,057.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,887.80x = 448,282,739.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,282,739.58/22,887.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,586.10

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