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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,309.80, 33,464.70 and 21,964.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,309.80, 33,464.70 and 21,964.20 is: 32,946.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,309.80 : 33,464.70 = 21,964.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,309.80/33,464.70 = 21,964.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,309.80x = 33,464.70 × 21,964.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,309.80x = 735,025,363.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,025,363.74/22,309.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,946.30

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