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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,171.32, 33,060.96 and 21,973.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,171.32, 33,060.96 and 21,973.68 is: 32,766.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,171.32 : 33,060.96 = 21,973.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,171.32/33,060.96 = 21,973.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,171.32x = 33,060.96 × 21,973.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,171.32x = 726,470,955.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,470,955.53/22,171.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,766.25

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