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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,109.68, 33,237.42 and 20,486.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,109.68, 33,237.42 and 20,486.44 is: 30,797.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,109.68 : 33,237.42 = 20,486.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,109.68/33,237.42 = 20,486.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,109.68x = 33,237.42 × 20,486.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,109.68x = 680,916,410.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,916,410.58/22,109.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,797.21

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