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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,806.40, 34,209.60 and 20,214.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,806.40, 34,209.60 and 20,214.40 is: 30,321.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,806.40 : 34,209.60 = 20,214.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,806.40/34,209.60 = 20,214.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,806.40x = 34,209.60 × 20,214.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,806.40x = 691,526,538.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,526,538.24/22,806.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,321.60

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