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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,265.49, 33,239.07 and 21,486.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,265.49, 33,239.07 and 21,486.72 is: 32,076.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,265.49 : 33,239.07 = 21,486.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,265.49/33,239.07 = 21,486.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,265.49x = 33,239.07 × 21,486.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,265.49x = 714,198,590.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,198,590.15/22,265.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,076.48

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