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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,247.80, 33,323.10 and 19,785.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,247.80, 33,323.10 and 19,785.40 is: 29,634.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,247.80 : 33,323.10 = 19,785.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,247.80/33,323.10 = 19,785.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,247.80x = 33,323.10 × 19,785.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,247.80x = 659,310,862.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,310,862.74/22,247.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,634.88

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