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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,228.67, 33,366.50 and 21,726.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,228.67, 33,366.50 and 21,726.69 is: 32,613.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,228.67 : 33,366.50 = 21,726.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,228.67/33,366.50 = 21,726.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,228.67x = 33,366.50 × 21,726.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,228.67x = 724,943,493.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,943,493.25/22,228.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,613.00

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