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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,747.87, 34,244.63 and 20,459.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,747.87, 34,244.63 and 20,459.13 is: 30,799.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,747.87 : 34,244.63 = 20,459.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,747.87/34,244.63 = 20,459.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,747.87x = 34,244.63 × 20,459.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,747.87x = 700,615,490.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,615,490.69/22,747.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,799.17

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