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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,238.82, 33,396.40 and 19,745.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,238.82, 33,396.40 and 19,745.64 is: 29,652.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,238.82 : 33,396.40 = 19,745.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,238.82/33,396.40 = 19,745.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,238.82x = 33,396.40 × 19,745.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,238.82x = 659,433,291.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,433,291.70/22,238.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,652.35

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