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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,987.89, 34,457.31 and 13,105.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,987.89, 34,457.31 and 13,105.89 is: 19,644.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,987.89 : 34,457.31 = 13,105.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,987.89/34,457.31 = 13,105.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,987.89x = 34,457.31 × 13,105.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,987.89x = 451,593,714.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,593,714.56/22,987.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,644.85

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