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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,954.60, 34,431.90 and 20,276.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,954.60, 34,431.90 and 20,276.20 is: 30,414.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,954.60 : 34,431.90 = 20,276.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,954.60/34,431.90 = 20,276.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,954.60x = 34,431.90 × 20,276.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,954.60x = 698,148,090.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,148,090.78/22,954.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,414.30

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