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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,701.30, 33,987.15 and 20,109.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,701.30, 33,987.15 and 20,109.30 is: 30,106.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,701.30 : 33,987.15 = 20,109.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,701.30/33,987.15 = 20,109.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,701.30x = 33,987.15 × 20,109.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,701.30x = 683,457,795.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,457,795.50/22,701.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,106.55

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