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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,182.15, 33,273.23 and 21,307.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,182.15, 33,273.23 and 21,307.35 is: 31,961.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,182.15 : 33,273.23 = 21,307.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,182.15/33,273.23 = 21,307.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,182.15x = 33,273.23 × 21,307.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,182.15x = 708,964,250.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,964,250.70/22,182.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,961.03

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