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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,100.96, 30,458.72 and 20,698.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,100.96, 30,458.72 and 20,698.08 is: 28,525.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,100.96 : 30,458.72 = 20,698.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,100.96/30,458.72 = 20,698.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,100.96x = 30,458.72 × 20,698.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,100.96x = 630,437,023.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,437,023.26/22,100.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,525.32

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