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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,505.92, 33,759.17 and 21,136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,505.92, 33,759.17 and 21,136 is: 31,704.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,505.92 : 33,759.17 = 21,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,505.92/33,759.17 = 21,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,505.92x = 33,759.17 × 21,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,505.92x = 713,533,817.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,533,817.12/22,505.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,704.27

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