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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,169.68, 30,421.97 and 20,164.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,169.68, 30,421.97 and 20,164.96 is: 27,671.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,169.68 : 30,421.97 = 20,164.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,169.68/30,421.97 = 20,164.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,169.68x = 30,421.97 × 20,164.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,169.68x = 613,457,808.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,457,808.17/22,169.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,671.03

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