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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,416.80, 33,625.20 and 19,997.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,416.80, 33,625.20 and 19,997.60 is: 29,996.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,416.80 : 33,625.20 = 19,997.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,416.80/33,625.20 = 19,997.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,416.80x = 33,625.20 × 19,997.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,416.80x = 672,423,299.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,423,299.52/22,416.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,996.40

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