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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,073.16, 32,901.80 and 20,301.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,073.16, 32,901.80 and 20,301.69 is: 30,261.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,073.16 : 32,901.80 = 20,301.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,073.16/32,901.80 = 20,301.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,073.16x = 32,901.80 × 20,301.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,073.16x = 667,962,144.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,962,144.04/22,073.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,261.28

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