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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,968.26, 34,419.50 and 13,087.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,968.26, 34,419.50 and 13,087.14 is: 19,611.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,968.26 : 34,419.50 = 13,087.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,968.26/34,419.50 = 13,087.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,968.26x = 34,419.50 × 13,087.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,968.26x = 450,452,815.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,452,815.23/22,968.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,611.97

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