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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,686.93, 31,305.82 and 21,015.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,686.93, 31,305.82 and 21,015.09 is: 28,998.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,686.93 : 31,305.82 = 21,015.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,686.93/31,305.82 = 21,015.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,686.93x = 31,305.82 × 21,015.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,686.93x = 657,894,624.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,894,624.82/22,686.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,998.84

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