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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,807.80, 34,182.90 and 20,215.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,807.80, 34,182.90 and 20,215.80 is: 30,298.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,807.80 : 34,182.90 = 20,215.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,807.80/34,182.90 = 20,215.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,807.80x = 34,182.90 × 20,215.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,807.80x = 691,034,669.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,034,669.82/22,807.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,298.17

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