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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,402.60, 33,571.08 and 19,942.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,402.60, 33,571.08 and 19,942.36 is: 29,884.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,402.60 : 33,571.08 = 19,942.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,402.60/33,571.08 = 19,942.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,402.60x = 33,571.08 × 19,942.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,402.60x = 669,486,562.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,486,562.95/22,402.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,884.32

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