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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,205.60, 33,265.20 and 13,414.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,205.60, 33,265.20 and 13,414.40 is: 20,095.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,205.60 : 33,265.20 = 13,414.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,205.60/33,265.20 = 13,414.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,205.60x = 33,265.20 × 13,414.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,205.60x = 446,232,698.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,232,698.88/22,205.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,095.50

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