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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,179.76, 30,623.43 and 20,768.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,179.76, 30,623.43 and 20,768.20 is: 28,674.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,179.76 : 30,623.43 = 20,768.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,179.76/30,623.43 = 20,768.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,179.76x = 30,623.43 × 20,768.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,179.76x = 635,993,518.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,993,518.93/22,179.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,674.50

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