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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,714.80, 34,007.40 and 20,122.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,714.80, 34,007.40 and 20,122.80 is: 30,126.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,714.80 : 34,007.40 = 20,122.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,714.80/34,007.40 = 20,122.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,714.80x = 34,007.40 × 20,122.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,714.80x = 684,324,108.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,324,108.72/22,714.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,126.79

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