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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,672.69, 31,303.55 and 20,275.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,672.69, 31,303.55 and 20,275.20 is: 27,993.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,672.69 : 31,303.55 = 20,275.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,672.69/31,303.55 = 20,275.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,672.69x = 31,303.55 × 20,275.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,672.69x = 634,685,787.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,685,787.65/22,672.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,993.41

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