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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,617.96, 33,893.37 and 21,354.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,617.96, 33,893.37 and 21,354.18 is: 31,999.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,617.96 : 33,893.37 = 21,354.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,617.96/33,893.37 = 21,354.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,617.96x = 33,893.37 × 21,354.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,617.96x = 723,765,123.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,765,123.79/22,617.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,999.58

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