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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,023.20, 33,034.80 and 21,245.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,023.20, 33,034.80 and 21,245.60 is: 31,868.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,023.20 : 33,034.80 = 21,245.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,023.20/33,034.80 = 21,245.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,023.20x = 33,034.80 × 21,245.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,023.20x = 701,844,146.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,844,146.88/22,023.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,868.40

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