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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,243.61, 33,337.17 and 21,662.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,243.61, 33,337.17 and 21,662.24 is: 32,465.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,243.61 : 33,337.17 = 21,662.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,243.61/33,337.17 = 21,662.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,243.61x = 33,337.17 × 21,662.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,243.61x = 722,157,610.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,157,610.77/22,243.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,465.84

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