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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,177.80, 33,218.10 and 19,715.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,177.80, 33,218.10 and 19,715.40 is: 29,529.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,177.80 : 33,218.10 = 19,715.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,177.80/33,218.10 = 19,715.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,177.80x = 33,218.10 × 19,715.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,177.80x = 654,908,128.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,908,128.74/22,177.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,529.90

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