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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,423.72, 33,797.67 and 21,153.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,423.72, 33,797.67 and 21,153.64 is: 31,883.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,423.72 : 33,797.67 = 21,153.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,423.72/33,797.67 = 21,153.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,423.72x = 33,797.67 × 21,153.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,423.72x = 714,943,744.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,943,744.02/22,423.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,883.37

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