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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,405.80, 33,608.70 and 19,986.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,405.80, 33,608.70 and 19,986.60 is: 29,979.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,405.80 : 33,608.70 = 19,986.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,405.80/33,608.70 = 19,986.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,405.80x = 33,608.70 × 19,986.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,405.80x = 671,723,643.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,723,643.42/22,405.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,979.90

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