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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,040.16, 32,881.48 and 20,233.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,040.16, 32,881.48 and 20,233.84 is: 30,186.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,040.16 : 32,881.48 = 20,233.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,040.16/32,881.48 = 20,233.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,040.16x = 32,881.48 × 20,233.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,040.16x = 665,318,605.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,318,605.28/22,040.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,186.65

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