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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,852.46, 31,466.28 and 20,003.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,852.46, 31,466.28 and 20,003.88 is: 27,543.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,852.46 : 31,466.28 = 20,003.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,852.46/31,466.28 = 20,003.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,852.46x = 31,466.28 × 20,003.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,852.46x = 629,447,689.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,447,689.17/22,852.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,543.98

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