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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,405.20, 33,580.80 and 13,027.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,405.20, 33,580.80 and 13,027.20 is: 19,525.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,405.20 : 33,580.80 = 13,027.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,405.20/33,580.80 = 13,027.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,405.20x = 33,580.80 × 13,027.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,405.20x = 437,463,797.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,463,797.76/22,405.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,525.10

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