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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,989.80, 34,484.70 and 20,073.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,989.80, 34,484.70 and 20,073.80 is: 30,110.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,989.80 : 34,484.70 = 20,073.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,989.80/34,484.70 = 20,073.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,989.80x = 34,484.70 × 20,073.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,989.80x = 692,238,970.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,238,970.86/22,989.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,110.70

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