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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,818.62, 31,453.97 and 20,985.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,818.62, 31,453.97 and 20,985.64 is: 28,927.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,818.62 : 31,453.97 = 20,985.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,818.62/31,453.97 = 20,985.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,818.62x = 31,453.97 × 20,985.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,818.62x = 660,081,559.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,081,559.89/22,818.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,927.32

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