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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,232.80, 33,304.40 and 13,887.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,232.80, 33,304.40 and 13,887.20 is: 20,802.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,232.80 : 33,304.40 = 13,887.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,232.80/33,304.40 = 13,887.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,232.80x = 33,304.40 × 13,887.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,232.80x = 462,504,863.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,504,863.68/22,232.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,802.82

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