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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,017.60, 33,026.40 and 13,147.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,017.60, 33,026.40 and 13,147.20 is: 19,720.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,017.60 : 33,026.40 = 13,147.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,017.60/33,026.40 = 13,147.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,017.60x = 33,026.40 × 13,147.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,017.60x = 434,204,686.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,204,686.08/22,017.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,720.80

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