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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,969.23, 30,295.96 and 20,147.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,969.23, 30,295.96 and 20,147.94 is: 27,784.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,969.23 : 30,295.96 = 20,147.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,969.23/30,295.96 = 20,147.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,969.23x = 30,295.96 × 20,147.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,969.23x = 610,401,133.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,401,133.95/21,969.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,784.37

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