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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,222.10, 30,333.15 and 13,223.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,222.10, 30,333.15 and 13,223.70 is: 19,835.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,222.10 : 30,333.15 = 13,223.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,222.10/30,333.15 = 13,223.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,222.10x = 30,333.15 × 13,223.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,222.10x = 401,116,475.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,116,475.66/20,222.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,835.55

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