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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,994.22, 32,975.67 and 10,301.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,994.22, 32,975.67 and 10,301.06 is: 15,444.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,994.22 : 32,975.67 = 10,301.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,994.22/32,975.67 = 10,301.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,994.22x = 32,975.67 × 10,301.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,994.22x = 339,684,355.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,684,355.21/21,994.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,444.26

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