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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,903.80, 34,355.70 and 20,398.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,903.80, 34,355.70 and 20,398.20 is: 30,597.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,903.80 : 34,355.70 = 20,398.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,903.80/34,355.70 = 20,398.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,903.80x = 34,355.70 × 20,398.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,903.80x = 700,794,439.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,794,439.74/22,903.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,597.30

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