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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,233.63, 33,373.92 and 21,731.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,233.63, 33,373.92 and 21,731.64 is: 32,620.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,233.63 : 33,373.92 = 21,731.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,233.63/33,373.92 = 21,731.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,233.63x = 33,373.92 × 21,731.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,233.63x = 725,269,847.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,269,847.96/22,233.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,620.40

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