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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,524.72, 31,066.36 and 21,015.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,524.72, 31,066.36 and 21,015.68 is: 28,985.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,524.72 : 31,066.36 = 21,015.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,524.72/31,066.36 = 21,015.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,524.72x = 31,066.36 × 21,015.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,524.72x = 652,880,680.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,880,680.52/22,524.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,985.07

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