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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,247.68, 30,636.48 and 19,888.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,247.68, 30,636.48 and 19,888.96 is: 27,388.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,247.68 : 30,636.48 = 19,888.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,247.68/30,636.48 = 19,888.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,247.68x = 30,636.48 × 19,888.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,247.68x = 609,327,725.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,327,725.26/22,247.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,388.37

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