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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,355.60, 33,468.60 and 21,707.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,355.60, 33,468.60 and 21,707.60 is: 32,498.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,355.60 : 33,468.60 = 21,707.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,355.60/33,468.60 = 21,707.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,355.60x = 33,468.60 × 21,707.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,355.60x = 726,522,981.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,522,981.36/22,355.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,498.48

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