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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,217.80, 33,326.70 and 21,008.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,217.80, 33,326.70 and 21,008.20 is: 31,512.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,217.80 : 33,326.70 = 21,008.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,217.80/33,326.70 = 21,008.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,217.80x = 33,326.70 × 21,008.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,217.80x = 700,133,978.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,133,978.94/22,217.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,512.30

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