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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,322.24, 33,228.24 and 21,989.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,322.24, 33,228.24 and 21,989.92 is: 32,733.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,322.24 : 33,228.24 = 21,989.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,322.24/33,228.24 = 21,989.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,322.24x = 33,228.24 × 21,989.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,322.24x = 730,686,339.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,686,339.34/22,322.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,733.56

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