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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,196.60, 33,230.10 and 21,548.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,196.60, 33,230.10 and 21,548.60 is: 32,259.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,196.60 : 33,230.10 = 21,548.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,196.60/33,230.10 = 21,548.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,196.60x = 33,230.10 × 21,548.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,196.60x = 716,062,132.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,062,132.86/22,196.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,259.99

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