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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,268, 30,734.52 and 20,472.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,268, 30,734.52 and 20,472.64 is: 28,256.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,268 : 30,734.52 = 20,472.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,268/30,734.52 = 20,472.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,268x = 30,734.52 × 20,472.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,268x = 629,216,763.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,216,763.53/22,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,256.55

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