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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,223.20, 33,334.80 and 20,072.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,223.20, 33,334.80 and 20,072.80 is: 30,109.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,223.20 : 33,334.80 = 20,072.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,223.20/33,334.80 = 20,072.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,223.20x = 33,334.80 × 20,072.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,223.20x = 669,122,773.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,122,773.44/22,223.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,109.20

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