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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,529.68, 31,099.68 and 20,167.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,529.68, 31,099.68 and 20,167.72 is: 27,839.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,529.68 : 31,099.68 = 20,167.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,529.68/31,099.68 = 20,167.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,529.68x = 31,099.68 × 20,167.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,529.68x = 627,209,638.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,209,638.33/22,529.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,839.26

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