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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,375.20, 33,562.80 and 21,753.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,375.20, 33,562.80 and 21,753.12 is: 32,629.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,375.20 : 33,562.80 = 21,753.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,375.20/33,562.80 = 21,753.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,375.20x = 33,562.80 × 21,753.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,375.20x = 730,095,615.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,095,615.94/22,375.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,629.68

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