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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,376.80, 33,565.20 and 20,149.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,376.80, 33,565.20 and 20,149.60 is: 30,224.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,376.80 : 33,565.20 = 20,149.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,376.80/33,565.20 = 20,149.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,376.80x = 33,565.20 × 20,149.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,376.80x = 676,325,353.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,325,353.92/22,376.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,224.40

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