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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,228.80, 33,278.40 and 14,841.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,228.80, 33,278.40 and 14,841.60 is: 22,219.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,228.80 : 33,278.40 = 14,841.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,228.80/33,278.40 = 14,841.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,228.80x = 33,278.40 × 14,841.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,228.80x = 493,904,701.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,904,701.44/22,228.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,219.13

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