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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,994.52, 34,478.76 and 13,635.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,994.52, 34,478.76 and 13,635.84 is: 20,446.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,994.52 : 34,478.76 = 13,635.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,994.52/34,478.76 = 13,635.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,994.52x = 34,478.76 × 13,635.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,994.52x = 470,146,854.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,146,854.76/22,994.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,446.04

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