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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,908.60, 34,362.90 and 13,692.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,908.60, 34,362.90 and 13,692.60 is: 20,538.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,908.60 : 34,362.90 = 13,692.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,908.60/34,362.90 = 13,692.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,908.60x = 34,362.90 × 13,692.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,908.60x = 470,517,444.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,517,444.54/22,908.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,538.90

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