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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,573.60, 33,808.24 and 21,502.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,573.60, 33,808.24 and 21,502.24 is: 32,203.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,573.60 : 33,808.24 = 21,502.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,573.60/33,808.24 = 21,502.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,573.60x = 33,808.24 × 21,502.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,573.60x = 726,952,890.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,952,890.46/22,573.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,203.68

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