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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,002.80, 33,004.20 and 13,233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,002.80, 33,004.20 and 13,233.20 is: 19,849.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,002.80 : 33,004.20 = 13,233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,002.80/33,004.20 = 13,233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,002.80x = 33,004.20 × 13,233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,002.80x = 436,751,179.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,751,179.44/22,002.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,849.80

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