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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,162.22, 34,789.82 and 13,820.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,162.22, 34,789.82 and 13,820.47 is: 20,758.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,162.22 : 34,789.82 = 13,820.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,162.22/34,789.82 = 13,820.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,162.22x = 34,789.82 × 13,820.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,162.22x = 480,811,663.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,811,663.62/23,162.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,758.44

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