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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,205.49, 33,226.62 and 21,003.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,205.49, 33,226.62 and 21,003.24 is: 31,427.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,205.49 : 33,226.62 = 21,003.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,205.49/33,226.62 = 21,003.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,205.49x = 33,226.62 × 21,003.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,205.49x = 697,866,674.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,866,674.25/22,205.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,427.66

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