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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,148.80, 33,178.40 and 13,803.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,148.80, 33,178.40 and 13,803.20 is: 20,676.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,148.80 : 33,178.40 = 13,803.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,148.80/33,178.40 = 13,803.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,148.80x = 33,178.40 × 13,803.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,148.80x = 457,968,090.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,968,090.88/22,148.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,676.88

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