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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,471.43, 33,707.14 and 21,086.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,471.43, 33,707.14 and 21,086.33 is: 31,629.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,471.43 : 33,707.14 = 21,086.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,471.43/33,707.14 = 21,086.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,471.43x = 33,707.14 × 21,086.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,471.43x = 710,759,656.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,759,656.14/22,471.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,629.49

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