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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,996.96, 34,475.04 and 13,613.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,996.96, 34,475.04 and 13,613.92 is: 20,408.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,996.96 : 34,475.04 = 13,613.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,996.96/34,475.04 = 13,613.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,996.96x = 34,475.04 × 13,613.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,996.96x = 469,340,436.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,340,436.56/22,996.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,408.80

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