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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,975.98, 30,376.68 and 20,232.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,975.98, 30,376.68 and 20,232.20 is: 27,966.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,975.98 : 30,376.68 = 20,232.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,975.98/30,376.68 = 20,232.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,975.98x = 30,376.68 × 20,232.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,975.98x = 614,587,065.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,587,065.10/21,975.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,966.31

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