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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,014.70, 33,022.05 and 21,885.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,014.70, 33,022.05 and 21,885.10 is: 32,827.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,014.70 : 33,022.05 = 21,885.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,014.70/33,022.05 = 21,885.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,014.70x = 33,022.05 × 21,885.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,014.70x = 722,690,866.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,690,866.46/22,014.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,827.65

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