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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,131.99, 30,512.25 and 21,444.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,131.99, 30,512.25 and 21,444.03 is: 29,563.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,131.99 : 30,512.25 = 21,444.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,131.99/30,512.25 = 21,444.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,131.99x = 30,512.25 × 21,444.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,131.99x = 654,305,604.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,305,604.37/22,131.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,563.79

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