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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,221.80, 33,332.70 and 20,925.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,221.80, 33,332.70 and 20,925.80 is: 31,388.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,221.80 : 33,332.70 = 20,925.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,221.80/33,332.70 = 20,925.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,221.80x = 33,332.70 × 20,925.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,221.80x = 697,513,413.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,513,413.66/22,221.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,388.70

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