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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,114.80, 33,172.20 and 19,695.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,114.80, 33,172.20 and 19,695.60 is: 29,543.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,114.80 : 33,172.20 = 19,695.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,114.80/33,172.20 = 19,695.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,114.80x = 33,172.20 × 19,695.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,114.80x = 653,346,382.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,346,382.32/22,114.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,543.40

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