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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,473.40, 33,710.10 and 21,263.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,473.40, 33,710.10 and 21,263.80 is: 31,895.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,473.40 : 33,710.10 = 21,263.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,473.40/33,710.10 = 21,263.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,473.40x = 33,710.10 × 21,263.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,473.40x = 716,804,824.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,804,824.38/22,473.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,895.70

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