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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,204.80, 33,307.20 and 19,785.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,204.80, 33,307.20 and 19,785.60 is: 29,678.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,204.80 : 33,307.20 = 19,785.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,204.80/33,307.20 = 19,785.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,204.80x = 33,307.20 × 19,785.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,204.80x = 659,002,936.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,002,936.32/22,204.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,678.40

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