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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,655.46, 33,753.52 and 21,540.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,655.46, 33,753.52 and 21,540.14 is: 32,091.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,655.46 : 33,753.52 = 21,540.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,655.46/33,753.52 = 21,540.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,655.46x = 33,753.52 × 21,540.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,655.46x = 727,055,546.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,055,546.29/22,655.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,091.85

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