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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,053.82, 30,465.24 and 20,060.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,053.82, 30,465.24 and 20,060.86 is: 27,712.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,053.82 : 30,465.24 = 20,060.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,053.82/30,465.24 = 20,060.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,053.82x = 30,465.24 × 20,060.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,053.82x = 611,158,914.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,158,914.51/22,053.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,712.16

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