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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,427.61, 33,430.33 and 21,711.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,427.61, 33,430.33 and 21,711.39 is: 32,362.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,427.61 : 33,430.33 = 21,711.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,427.61/33,430.33 = 21,711.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,427.61x = 33,430.33 × 21,711.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,427.61x = 725,818,932.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,818,932.46/22,427.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,362.74

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