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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,186.80, 33,231.60 and 19,724.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,186.80, 33,231.60 and 19,724.40 is: 29,543.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,186.80 : 33,231.60 = 19,724.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,186.80/33,231.60 = 19,724.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,186.80x = 33,231.60 × 19,724.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,186.80x = 655,473,371.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,473,371.04/22,186.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,543.39

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