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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,406.52, 33,557.94 and 21,628.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,406.52, 33,557.94 and 21,628.92 is: 32,393.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,406.52 : 33,557.94 = 21,628.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,406.52/33,557.94 = 21,628.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,406.52x = 33,557.94 × 21,628.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,406.52x = 725,821,999.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,821,999.62/22,406.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,393.34

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