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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,984.40, 34,481.40 and 13,115.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,984.40, 34,481.40 and 13,115.60 is: 19,676.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,984.40 : 34,481.40 = 13,115.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,984.40/34,481.40 = 13,115.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,984.40x = 34,481.40 × 13,115.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,984.40x = 452,244,249.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,244,249.84/22,984.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,676.14

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