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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,159.60, 33,239.40 and 19,740.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,159.60, 33,239.40 and 19,740.40 is: 29,610.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,159.60 : 33,239.40 = 19,740.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,159.60/33,239.40 = 19,740.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,159.60x = 33,239.40 × 19,740.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,159.60x = 656,159,051.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,159,051.76/22,159.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,610.60

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