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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,693.80, 34,040.70 and 20,188.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,693.80, 34,040.70 and 20,188.20 is: 30,282.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,693.80 : 34,040.70 = 20,188.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,693.80/34,040.70 = 20,188.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,693.80x = 34,040.70 × 20,188.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,693.80x = 687,220,459.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,220,459.74/22,693.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,282.30

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