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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,423.05, 30,719.72 and 21,582.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,423.05, 30,719.72 and 21,582.27 is: 29,567.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,423.05 : 30,719.72 = 21,582.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,423.05/30,719.72 = 21,582.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,423.05x = 30,719.72 × 21,582.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,423.05x = 663,001,183.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,001,183.45/22,423.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,567.84

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