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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,463.36, 33,732.72 and 21,569.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,463.36, 33,732.72 and 21,569.44 is: 32,390.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,463.36 : 33,732.72 = 21,569.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,463.36/33,732.72 = 21,569.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,463.36x = 33,732.72 × 21,569.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,463.36x = 727,595,880.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,595,880.08/22,463.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,390.34

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