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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,183.76, 30,628.96 and 20,772.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,183.76, 30,628.96 and 20,772.20 is: 28,680.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,183.76 : 30,628.96 = 20,772.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,183.76/30,628.96 = 20,772.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,183.76x = 30,628.96 × 20,772.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,183.76x = 636,230,882.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,230,882.91/22,183.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,680.03

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