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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,515.40, 33,773.06 and 21,145.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,515.40, 33,773.06 and 21,145.28 is: 31,717.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,515.40 : 33,773.06 = 21,145.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,515.40/33,773.06 = 21,145.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,515.40x = 33,773.06 × 21,145.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,515.40x = 714,140,765.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,140,765.19/22,515.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,717.88

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