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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,672.60, 34,008.90 and 20,145.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,672.60, 34,008.90 and 20,145.40 is: 30,218.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,672.60 : 34,008.90 = 20,145.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,672.60/34,008.90 = 20,145.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,672.60x = 34,008.90 × 20,145.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,672.60x = 685,122,894.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,122,894.06/22,672.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,218.10

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