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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,171.68, 30,424.71 and 20,166.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,171.68, 30,424.71 and 20,166.96 is: 27,673.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,171.68 : 30,424.71 = 20,166.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,171.68/30,424.71 = 20,166.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,171.68x = 30,424.71 × 20,166.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,171.68x = 613,573,909.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,573,909.58/22,171.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,673.77

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