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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,281.22, 34,866.25 and 13,399.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,281.22, 34,866.25 and 13,399.73 is: 20,067.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,281.22 : 34,866.25 = 13,399.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,281.22/34,866.25 = 13,399.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,281.22x = 34,866.25 × 13,399.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,281.22x = 467,198,259.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,198,259.03/23,281.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,067.60

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