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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,229.36, 33,367.53 and 21,727.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,229.36, 33,367.53 and 21,727.38 is: 32,614.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,229.36 : 33,367.53 = 21,727.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,229.36/33,367.53 = 21,727.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,229.36x = 33,367.53 × 21,727.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,229.36x = 724,988,949.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,988,949.65/22,229.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,614.03

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