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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,251.20, 33,376.80 and 22,121.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,251.20, 33,376.80 and 22,121.60 is: 33,182.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,251.20 : 33,376.80 = 22,121.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,251.20/33,376.80 = 22,121.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,251.20x = 33,376.80 × 22,121.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,251.20x = 738,348,218.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,348,218.88/22,251.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,182.40

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