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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,592.21, 33,888.38 and 21,222.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,592.21, 33,888.38 and 21,222.09 is: 31,833.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,592.21 : 33,888.38 = 21,222.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,592.21/33,888.38 = 21,222.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,592.21x = 33,888.38 × 21,222.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,592.21x = 719,182,144.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,182,144.20/22,592.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,833.20

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