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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,142.61, 33,185.84 and 21,908.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,142.61, 33,185.84 and 21,908.25 is: 32,834.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,142.61 : 33,185.84 = 21,908.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,142.61/33,185.84 = 21,908.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,142.61x = 33,185.84 × 21,908.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,142.61x = 727,043,569.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,043,569.64/22,142.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,834.59

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