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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,983.46, 34,539.78 and 13,624.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,983.46, 34,539.78 and 13,624.81 is: 20,475.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,983.46 : 34,539.78 = 13,624.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,983.46/34,539.78 = 13,624.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,983.46x = 34,539.78 × 13,624.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,983.46x = 470,597,992.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,597,992.92/22,983.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,475.50

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