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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,295.82, 33,646.05 and 21,552.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,295.82, 33,646.05 and 21,552.24 is: 32,523.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,295.82 : 33,646.05 = 21,552.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,295.82/33,646.05 = 21,552.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,295.82x = 33,646.05 × 21,552.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,295.82x = 725,147,744.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,147,744.65/22,295.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,523.93

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