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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,544.33, 31,242.51 and 22,227.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,544.33, 31,242.51 and 22,227.21 is: 30,803.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,544.33 : 31,242.51 = 22,227.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,544.33/31,242.51 = 22,227.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,544.33x = 31,242.51 × 22,227.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,544.33x = 694,433,830.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,433,830.70/22,544.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,803.04

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