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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,971.32, 34,427.60 and 19,997.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,971.32, 34,427.60 and 19,997.60 is: 29,970.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,971.32 : 34,427.60 = 19,997.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,971.32/34,427.60 = 19,997.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,971.32x = 34,427.60 × 19,997.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,971.32x = 688,469,373.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,469,373.76/22,971.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,970.82

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