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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,774.80, 34,133.40 and 20,182.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,774.80, 34,133.40 and 20,182.80 is: 30,248.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,774.80 : 34,133.40 = 20,182.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,774.80/34,133.40 = 20,182.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,774.80x = 34,133.40 × 20,182.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,774.80x = 688,907,585.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,907,585.52/22,774.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,248.68

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