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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,716.14, 34,021.56 and 21,928.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,716.14, 34,021.56 and 21,928.22 is: 32,841.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,716.14 : 34,021.56 = 21,928.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,716.14/34,021.56 = 21,928.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,716.14x = 34,021.56 × 21,928.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,716.14x = 746,032,082.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,032,082.32/22,716.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,841.50

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