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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,397.53, 33,556.89 and 21,064.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,397.53, 33,556.89 and 21,064.15 is: 31,559.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,397.53 : 33,556.89 = 21,064.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,397.53/33,556.89 = 21,064.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,397.53x = 33,556.89 × 21,064.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,397.53x = 706,847,091.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,847,091.39/22,397.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,559.15

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