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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,947.60, 34,421.40 and 13,731.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,947.60, 34,421.40 and 13,731.60 is: 20,597.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,947.60 : 34,421.40 = 13,731.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,947.60/34,421.40 = 13,731.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,947.60x = 34,421.40 × 13,731.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,947.60x = 472,660,896.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,660,896.24/22,947.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,597.40

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