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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,222.40, 33,333.60 and 13,474.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,222.40, 33,333.60 and 13,474.40 is: 20,211.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,222.40 : 33,333.60 = 13,474.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,222.40/33,333.60 = 13,474.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,222.40x = 33,333.60 × 13,474.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,222.40x = 449,150,259.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,150,259.84/22,222.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,211.60

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