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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,504.69, 31,038.76 and 20,995.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,504.69, 31,038.76 and 20,995.66 is: 28,957.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,504.69 : 31,038.76 = 20,995.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,504.69/31,038.76 = 20,995.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,504.69x = 31,038.76 × 20,995.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,504.69x = 651,679,251.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,679,251.78/22,504.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,957.49

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