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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,974.28, 34,416.79 and 13,463.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,974.28, 34,416.79 and 13,463.53 is: 20,169.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,974.28 : 34,416.79 = 13,463.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,974.28/34,416.79 = 13,463.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,974.28x = 34,416.79 × 13,463.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,974.28x = 463,371,484.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,371,484.67/22,974.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,169.14

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