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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,717.60, 34,076.40 and 20,190.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,717.60, 34,076.40 and 20,190.40 is: 30,285.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,717.60 : 34,076.40 = 20,190.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,717.60/34,076.40 = 20,190.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,717.60x = 34,076.40 × 20,190.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,717.60x = 688,016,146.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,016,146.56/22,717.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,285.60

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