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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,008.03, 32,937.92 and 20,187.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,008.03, 32,937.92 and 20,187.15 is: 30,212.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,008.03 : 32,937.92 = 20,187.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,008.03/32,937.92 = 20,187.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,008.03x = 32,937.92 × 20,187.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,008.03x = 664,922,731.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,922,731.73/22,008.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,212.73

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