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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,699, 31,328.76 and 21,702.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,699, 31,328.76 and 21,702.70 is: 29,953.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,699 : 31,328.76 = 21,702.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,699/31,328.76 = 21,702.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,699x = 31,328.76 × 21,702.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,699x = 679,918,679.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,918,679.65/22,699
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,953.68

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