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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,411.20, 33,616.80 and 13,663.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,411.20, 33,616.80 and 13,663.20 is: 20,494.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,411.20 : 33,616.80 = 13,663.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,411.20/33,616.80 = 13,663.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,411.20x = 33,616.80 × 13,663.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,411.20x = 459,313,061.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,313,061.76/22,411.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,494.80

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