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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,737.89, 31,151.05 and 21,885.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,737.89, 31,151.05 and 21,885.64 is: 29,983.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,737.89 : 31,151.05 = 21,885.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,737.89/31,151.05 = 21,885.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,737.89x = 31,151.05 × 21,885.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,737.89x = 681,760,642.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,760,642.76/22,737.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,983.46

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