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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,811.20, 34,216.80 and 20,348.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,811.20, 34,216.80 and 20,348.80 is: 30,523.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,811.20 : 34,216.80 = 20,348.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,811.20/34,216.80 = 20,348.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,811.20x = 34,216.80 × 20,348.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,811.20x = 696,270,819.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,270,819.84/22,811.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,523.20

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