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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,673.39, 31,304.54 and 20,275.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,673.39, 31,304.54 and 20,275.92 is: 27,994.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,673.39 : 31,304.54 = 20,275.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,673.39/31,304.54 = 20,275.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,673.39x = 31,304.54 × 20,275.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,673.39x = 634,728,399.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,728,399.37/22,673.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,994.43

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