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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,022.64, 32,968.68 and 21,731.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,022.64, 32,968.68 and 21,731.04 is: 32,532.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,022.64 : 32,968.68 = 21,731.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,022.64/32,968.68 = 21,731.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,022.64x = 32,968.68 × 21,731.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,022.64x = 716,443,703.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,443,703.83/22,022.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,532.14

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