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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,486.36, 33,767.84 and 21,545.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,486.36, 33,767.84 and 21,545.95 is: 32,355.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,486.36 : 33,767.84 = 21,545.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,486.36/33,767.84 = 21,545.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,486.36x = 33,767.84 × 21,545.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,486.36x = 727,560,192.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,560,192.25/22,486.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,355.62

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