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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,852.71, 31,466.61 and 20,004.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,852.71, 31,466.61 and 20,004.14 is: 27,544.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,852.71 : 31,466.61 = 20,004.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,852.71/31,466.61 = 20,004.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,852.71x = 31,466.61 × 20,004.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,852.71x = 629,462,314.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,462,314.43/22,852.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,544.32

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