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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,907.61, 34,292.30 and 20,717.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,907.61, 34,292.30 and 20,717.37 is: 31,013.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,907.61 : 34,292.30 = 20,717.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,907.61/34,292.30 = 20,717.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,907.61x = 34,292.30 × 20,717.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,907.61x = 710,446,163.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,446,163.66/22,907.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,013.54

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