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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,228.80, 33,298.40 and 13,883.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,228.80, 33,298.40 and 13,883.20 is: 20,796.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,228.80 : 33,298.40 = 13,883.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,228.80/33,298.40 = 13,883.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,228.80x = 33,298.40 × 13,883.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,228.80x = 462,288,346.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,288,346.88/22,228.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,796.82

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