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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,280.80, 33,421.20 and 17,615.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,280.80, 33,421.20 and 17,615.20 is: 26,422.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,280.80 : 33,421.20 = 17,615.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,280.80/33,421.20 = 17,615.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,280.80x = 33,421.20 × 17,615.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,280.80x = 588,721,122.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,721,122.24/22,280.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,422.80

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