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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,377.94, 33,518.31 and 21,755.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,377.94, 33,518.31 and 21,755.86 is: 32,586.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,377.94 : 33,518.31 = 21,755.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,377.94/33,518.31 = 21,755.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,377.94x = 33,518.31 × 21,755.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,377.94x = 729,219,659.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,219,659.80/22,377.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,586.54

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