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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,486.84, 33,559.20 and 19,995.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,486.84, 33,559.20 and 19,995.76 is: 29,841.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,486.84 : 33,559.20 = 19,995.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,486.84/33,559.20 = 19,995.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,486.84x = 33,559.20 × 19,995.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,486.84x = 671,041,708.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,041,708.99/22,486.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,841.53

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