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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,305.96, 33,359.58 and 20,238.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,305.96, 33,359.58 and 20,238.84 is: 30,268.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,305.96 : 33,359.58 = 20,238.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,305.96/33,359.58 = 20,238.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,305.96x = 33,359.58 × 20,238.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,305.96x = 675,159,202.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,159,202.09/22,305.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,268.11

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