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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,108.80, 33,163.20 and 21,817.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,108.80, 33,163.20 and 21,817.20 is: 32,725.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,108.80 : 33,163.20 = 21,817.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,108.80/33,163.20 = 21,817.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,108.80x = 33,163.20 × 21,817.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,108.80x = 723,528,167.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,528,167.04/22,108.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,725.80

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