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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,262.49, 33,234.60 and 21,483.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,262.49, 33,234.60 and 21,483.72 is: 32,072.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,262.49 : 33,234.60 = 21,483.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,262.49/33,234.60 = 21,483.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,262.49x = 33,234.60 × 21,483.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,262.49x = 714,002,840.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,002,840.71/22,262.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,072.01

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