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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,257.60, 33,386.40 and 19,730.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,257.60, 33,386.40 and 19,730.40 is: 29,595.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,257.60 : 33,386.40 = 19,730.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,257.60/33,386.40 = 19,730.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,257.60x = 33,386.40 × 19,730.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,257.60x = 658,727,026.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,727,026.56/22,257.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,595.60

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