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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,266.80, 33,335.40 and 13,497.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,266.80, 33,335.40 and 13,497.20 is: 20,206.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,266.80 : 33,335.40 = 13,497.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,266.80/33,335.40 = 13,497.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,266.80x = 33,335.40 × 13,497.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,266.80x = 449,934,560.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,934,560.88/22,266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,206.52

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