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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,713.44, 31,332 and 21,237.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,713.44, 31,332 and 21,237.92 is: 29,296.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,713.44 : 31,332 = 21,237.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,713.44/31,332 = 21,237.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,713.44x = 31,332 × 21,237.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,713.44x = 665,426,509.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,426,509.44/22,713.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,296.60

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