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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,672.90, 34,009.35 and 21,204.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,672.90, 34,009.35 and 21,204.10 is: 31,806.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,672.90 : 34,009.35 = 21,204.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,672.90/34,009.35 = 21,204.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,672.90x = 34,009.35 × 21,204.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,672.90x = 721,137,658.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,137,658.34/22,672.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,806.15

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