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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,005.60, 33,037.56 and 21,743.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,005.60, 33,037.56 and 21,743.16 is: 32,643.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,005.60 : 33,037.56 = 21,743.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,005.60/33,037.56 = 21,743.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,005.60x = 33,037.56 × 21,743.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,005.60x = 718,340,953.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,340,953.09/22,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,643.55

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