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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,247.70, 33,371.55 and 21,287.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,247.70, 33,371.55 and 21,287.85 is: 31,931.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,247.70 : 33,371.55 = 21,287.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,247.70/33,371.55 = 21,287.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,247.70x = 33,371.55 × 21,287.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,247.70x = 710,408,550.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,408,550.67/22,247.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,931.78

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