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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,182.10, 33,273.15 and 21,951.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,182.10, 33,273.15 and 21,951.70 is: 32,927.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,182.10 : 33,273.15 = 21,951.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,182.10/33,273.15 = 21,951.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,182.10x = 33,273.15 × 21,951.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,182.10x = 730,402,206.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,402,206.86/22,182.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,927.55

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