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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,423.40, 33,635.10 and 21,213.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,423.40, 33,635.10 and 21,213.80 is: 31,820.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,423.40 : 33,635.10 = 21,213.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,423.40/33,635.10 = 21,213.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,423.40x = 33,635.10 × 21,213.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,423.40x = 713,528,284.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,528,284.38/22,423.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,820.70

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