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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,429.68, 33,644.56 and 22,397.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,429.68, 33,644.56 and 22,397.28 is: 33,595.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,429.68 : 33,644.56 = 22,397.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,429.68/33,644.56 = 22,397.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,429.68x = 33,644.56 × 22,397.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,429.68x = 753,546,630.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,546,630.80/22,429.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,595.96

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