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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,662.80, 33,994.20 and 20,913.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,662.80, 33,994.20 and 20,913.20 is: 31,369.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,662.80 : 33,994.20 = 20,913.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,662.80/33,994.20 = 20,913.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,662.80x = 33,994.20 × 20,913.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,662.80x = 710,927,503.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,927,503.44/22,662.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,369.80

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