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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,006.84, 30,339.06 and 21,317.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,006.84, 30,339.06 and 21,317.56 is: 29,388.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,006.84 : 30,339.06 = 21,317.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,006.84/30,339.06 = 21,317.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,006.84x = 30,339.06 × 21,317.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,006.84x = 646,754,731.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,754,731.89/22,006.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,388.81

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