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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,009.60, 33,014.40 and 20,195.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,009.60, 33,014.40 and 20,195.20 is: 30,292.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,009.60 : 33,014.40 = 20,195.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,009.60/33,014.40 = 20,195.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,009.60x = 33,014.40 × 20,195.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,009.60x = 666,732,410.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,732,410.88/22,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,292.80

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