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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,720.23, 33,953.72 and 21,456.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,720.23, 33,953.72 and 21,456.63 is: 32,065.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,720.23 : 33,953.72 = 21,456.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,720.23/33,953.72 = 21,456.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,720.23x = 33,953.72 × 21,456.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,720.23x = 728,532,299.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,532,299.88/22,720.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,065.36

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