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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,279.20, 33,418.80 and 15,280.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,279.20, 33,418.80 and 15,280.80 is: 22,921.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,279.20 : 33,418.80 = 15,280.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,279.20/33,418.80 = 15,280.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,279.20x = 33,418.80 × 15,280.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,279.20x = 510,665,999.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,665,999.04/22,279.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,921.20

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