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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,924.80, 34,387.20 and 20,313.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,924.80, 34,387.20 and 20,313.60 is: 30,470.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,924.80 : 34,387.20 = 20,313.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,924.80/34,387.20 = 20,313.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,924.80x = 34,387.20 × 20,313.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,924.80x = 698,527,825.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,527,825.92/22,924.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,470.40

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