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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,973.49, 34,525.26 and 13,615.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,973.49, 34,525.26 and 13,615.29 is: 20,461.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,973.49 : 34,525.26 = 13,615.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,973.49/34,525.26 = 13,615.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,973.49x = 34,525.26 × 13,615.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,973.49x = 470,071,427.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,071,427.23/22,973.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,461.47

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