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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,372.24, 33,415.54 and 20,260.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,372.24, 33,415.54 and 20,260.88 is: 30,261.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,372.24 : 33,415.54 = 20,260.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,372.24/33,415.54 = 20,260.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,372.24x = 33,415.54 × 20,260.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,372.24x = 677,028,246.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,028,246.08/22,372.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,261.98

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