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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,282.80, 33,424.20 and 19,863.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,282.80, 33,424.20 and 19,863.60 is: 29,795.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,282.80 : 33,424.20 = 19,863.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,282.80/33,424.20 = 19,863.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,282.80x = 33,424.20 × 19,863.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,282.80x = 663,924,939.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,924,939.12/22,282.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,795.40

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