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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,675.80, 34,013.70 and 20,170.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,675.80, 34,013.70 and 20,170.20 is: 30,255.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,675.80 : 34,013.70 = 20,170.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,675.80/34,013.70 = 20,170.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,675.80x = 34,013.70 × 20,170.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,675.80x = 686,063,131.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,063,131.74/22,675.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,255.30

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