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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,257.66, 33,217.50 and 21,353.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,257.66, 33,217.50 and 21,353.40 is: 31,867.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,257.66 : 33,217.50 = 21,353.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,257.66/33,217.50 = 21,353.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,257.66x = 33,217.50 × 21,353.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,257.66x = 709,306,564.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,306,564.50/22,257.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,867.98

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