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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,221.60, 33,332.40 and 21,146.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,221.60, 33,332.40 and 21,146.40 is: 31,719.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,221.60 : 33,332.40 = 21,146.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,221.60/33,332.40 = 21,146.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,221.60x = 33,332.40 × 21,146.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,221.60x = 704,860,263.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,860,263.36/22,221.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,719.60

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