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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,926.83, 34,429.86 and 13,625.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,926.83, 34,429.86 and 13,625.28 is: 20,461.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,926.83 : 34,429.86 = 13,625.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,926.83/34,429.86 = 13,625.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,926.83x = 34,429.86 × 13,625.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,926.83x = 469,116,482.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,116,482.86/22,926.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,461.47

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