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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,294.82, 33,644.54 and 21,551.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,294.82, 33,644.54 and 21,551.24 is: 32,522.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,294.82 : 33,644.54 = 21,551.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,294.82/33,644.54 = 21,551.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,294.82x = 33,644.54 × 21,551.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,294.82x = 725,081,556.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,081,556.23/22,294.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,522.42

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