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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,794.84, 34,015.59 and 20,170.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,794.84, 34,015.59 and 20,170.44 is: 30,099.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,794.84 : 34,015.59 = 20,170.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,794.84/34,015.59 = 20,170.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,794.84x = 34,015.59 × 20,170.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,794.84x = 686,109,417.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,109,417.16/22,794.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,099.33

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