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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,220.40, 33,330.60 and 19,714.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,220.40, 33,330.60 and 19,714.80 is: 29,572.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,220.40 : 33,330.60 = 19,714.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,220.40/33,330.60 = 19,714.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,220.40x = 33,330.60 × 19,714.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,220.40x = 657,106,112.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,106,112.88/22,220.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,572.20

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