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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,099.20, 33,148.80 and 20,102.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,099.20, 33,148.80 and 20,102.40 is: 30,153.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,099.20 : 33,148.80 = 20,102.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,099.20/33,148.80 = 20,102.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,099.20x = 33,148.80 × 20,102.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,099.20x = 666,370,437.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,370,437.12/22,099.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,153.60

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