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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,148.40, 33,222.60 and 21,273.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,148.40, 33,222.60 and 21,273.60 is: 31,910.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,148.40 : 33,222.60 = 21,273.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,148.40/33,222.60 = 21,273.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,148.40x = 33,222.60 × 21,273.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,148.40x = 706,764,303.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,764,303.36/22,148.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,910.40

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