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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,368.36, 33,552.54 and 21,876.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,368.36, 33,552.54 and 21,876.30 is: 32,814.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,368.36 : 33,552.54 = 21,876.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,368.36/33,552.54 = 21,876.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,368.36x = 33,552.54 × 21,876.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,368.36x = 734,005,430.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,005,430.80/22,368.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,814.45

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