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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,652.58, 33,957.93 and 20,784.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,652.58, 33,957.93 and 20,784.06 is: 31,156.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,652.58 : 33,957.93 = 20,784.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,652.58/33,957.93 = 20,784.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,652.58x = 33,957.93 × 20,784.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,652.58x = 705,783,654.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,783,654.60/22,652.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,156.88

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