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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,994.52, 31,732.56 and 13,434.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,994.52, 31,732.56 and 13,434.95 is: 18,540.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,994.52 : 31,732.56 = 13,434.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,994.52/31,732.56 = 13,434.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,994.52x = 31,732.56 × 13,434.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,994.52x = 426,325,356.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,325,356.97/22,994.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,540.30

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