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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,481.64, 33,704.22 and 20,021.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,481.64, 33,704.22 and 20,021.24 is: 30,015.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,481.64 : 33,704.22 = 20,021.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,481.64/33,704.22 = 20,021.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,481.64x = 33,704.22 × 20,021.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,481.64x = 674,800,277.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,800,277.63/22,481.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,015.62

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