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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,992.12, 33,160.72 and 20,155.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,992.12, 33,160.72 and 20,155.04 is: 30,390.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,992.12 : 33,160.72 = 20,155.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,992.12/33,160.72 = 20,155.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,992.12x = 33,160.72 × 20,155.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,992.12x = 668,355,638.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,355,638.03/21,992.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,390.69

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