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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,660.56, 33,787.26 and 21,794.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,660.56, 33,787.26 and 21,794.40 is: 32,495.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,660.56 : 33,787.26 = 21,794.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,660.56/33,787.26 = 21,794.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,660.56x = 33,787.26 × 21,794.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,660.56x = 736,373,059.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,373,059.34/22,660.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,495.80

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