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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,230.80, 33,346.20 and 19,158.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,230.80, 33,346.20 and 19,158.80 is: 28,738.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,230.80 : 33,346.20 = 19,158.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,230.80/33,346.20 = 19,158.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,230.80x = 33,346.20 × 19,158.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,230.80x = 638,873,176.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,873,176.56/22,230.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,738.20

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