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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,995.80, 32,916.90 and 20,152.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,995.80, 32,916.90 and 20,152.60 is: 30,158.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,995.80 : 32,916.90 = 20,152.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,995.80/32,916.90 = 20,152.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,995.80x = 32,916.90 × 20,152.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,995.80x = 663,361,118.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,361,118.94/21,995.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,158.54

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