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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,615.47, 33,789.33 and 21,840.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,615.47, 33,789.33 and 21,840.30 is: 32,631.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,615.47 : 33,789.33 = 21,840.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,615.47/33,789.33 = 21,840.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,615.47x = 33,789.33 × 21,840.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,615.47x = 737,969,104.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,969,104.00/22,615.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,631.16

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