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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,891.13, 34,254.68 and 13,536.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,891.13, 34,254.68 and 13,536.24 is: 20,255.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,891.13 : 34,254.68 = 13,536.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,891.13/34,254.68 = 13,536.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,891.13x = 34,254.68 × 13,536.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,891.13x = 463,679,501.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,679,501.92/22,891.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,255.86

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