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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,347.28, 33,361.01 and 21,568.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,347.28, 33,361.01 and 21,568.13 is: 32,197.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,347.28 : 33,361.01 = 21,568.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,347.28/33,361.01 = 21,568.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,347.28x = 33,361.01 × 21,568.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,347.28x = 719,534,600.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,534,600.61/22,347.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,197.86

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