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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,131.20, 33,196.80 and 13,674.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,131.20, 33,196.80 and 13,674.80 is: 20,512.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,131.20 : 33,196.80 = 13,674.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,131.20/33,196.80 = 13,674.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,131.20x = 33,196.80 × 13,674.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,131.20x = 453,959,600.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,959,600.64/22,131.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,512.20

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