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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,796.84, 34,018.58 and 20,172.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,796.84, 34,018.58 and 20,172.44 is: 30,102.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,796.84 : 34,018.58 = 20,172.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,796.84/34,018.58 = 20,172.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,796.84x = 34,018.58 × 20,172.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,796.84x = 686,237,763.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,237,763.94/22,796.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,102.32

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