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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,843.20, 34,264.80 and 20,923.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,843.20, 34,264.80 and 20,923.20 is: 31,384.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,843.20 : 34,264.80 = 20,923.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,843.20/34,264.80 = 20,923.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,843.20x = 34,264.80 × 20,923.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,843.20x = 716,929,263.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,929,263.36/22,843.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,384.80

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